Self-introducing RPG enthusiast

[jtougas]

Welcome To The Guild I'm sure there are more than enough resources here to help you

[StickGrinder]

@SchildConstruct: Many, many thanks for your donation! I think I could learn a lot watching your PSD file, but I'm a Linux guy and I'll go with GIMP and InkScape, I think. Moreover I don't think my skills will ever justify the costs for PS licenses! I could try to open your source file with GIMP and see what happens! :-)

Many thanks to all of you guys! Yesterday evening I took a glance to you "Getting started" topic and I discovered a whole world! I'm eager to delve into map making now, just because I don't have enough stuff to do all days... it will be a sloooooow way to go! My experience with graphics dates back to CS2 suite, now that I'm on Linux I have to learn how to use new tools but I'm sure they could do the job!

[jtougas]

@SchildConstruct: Many, many thanks for your donation! I think I could learn a lot watching your PSD file, but I'm a Linux guy and I'll go with GIMP and InkScape, I think. Moreover I don't think my skills will ever justify the costs for PS licenses! I could try to open your source file with GIMP and see what happens! :-)

Many thanks to all of you guys! Yesterday evening I took a glance to you "Getting started" topic and I discovered a whole world! I'm eager to delve into map making now, just because I don't have enough stuff to do all days... it will be a sloooooow way to go! My experience with graphics dates back to CS2 suite, now that I'm on Linux I have to learn how to use new tools but I'm sure they could do the job!

Gimp will open .psd files you'll just have to save it as GIMPs .xcf file after your done working on it.

[SchildConstruct]

@SchildConstruct: Many, many thanks for your donation! I think I could learn a lot watching your PSD file, but I'm a Linux guy and I'll go with GIMP and InkScape, I think. Moreover I don't think my skills will ever justify the costs for PS licenses! I could try to open your source file with GIMP and see what happens! :-)

It's really just an application of Saderan – a tutorial, nothing more. So, it's nothing you couldn't do, either.

You can download the PSD file here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4294562/tutorial.psd

And, TBH, I've switched to GIMP exclusively, since PS' learning curve is a tad too steep. I suggest getting the Layers Effect plugin for GIMP, though.

Anyway, enjoy.

[StickGrinder]

Wow, thanks! I'm downloading your file right away, I'll try to open it in GIMP. This afternoon I made some experiment with GIMP following this tutorial and I've posted my WIP here. Every feedback is welcome! ^_^

And, TBH, I've switched to GIMP exclusively, since PS' learning curve is a tad too steep. I suggest getting the Layers Effect plugin for GIMP, though.

Thanks for this too! I'm already using Layer Effects even if PS Layer Styles are awesome... But freedom in software is much better (to me) than bleeding edge tools! ;-)
I've seen Saderan tutorial and I'm stunned. Will try to port it to GIMP if not already done!

[SchildConstruct]

Thanks for this too! I'm already using Layer Effects even if PS Layer Styles are awesome... But freedom in software is much better (to me) than bleeding edge tools! ;-)

Mostly, it's the price tag. A 30 day trial just isn't worth the pain of learning another tool.

Though, I might pick up a bit of Inkscape, since GIMP's text tooling is just plain bad.

I've seen Saderan tutorial and I'm stunned. Will try to port it to GIMP if not already done!

Post 223 in this threat (low 20s, pagewise, IIRC), you'll find that the tutorial has already been ported to GIMP.