FNG could really use some help on this City

[jfrazierjr]

Not quite sure what exactly the issue with the Bamboo is, but I have found that I can't hot plug in my Bamboo tablet while GIMP is running and have it work(Windows or Ubuntu 10.10). I always suggest plugging in the tablet first, and then start GIMP. Other than that, I don't have any problem using my Bamboo with GIMP (and the latest drivers!)

[RevGunn]

My tablet is a Genius. It SAID it worked with GIMP. I also downloaded 3 different "patches" for it. I've read like 52 forum threads and answer threads about how to fix it, but its always off set. I can't get the tool tip I'm trying to use any closer than 3 inches from where my cursor actually is. It keeps the brush all the way to the right of the screen. Soooo... since I can in no way afford Photoshop, plus, then I have to learn how to use it... I do my drawing in PSP.

My other questions are regarding what the best way to show different building heights would be? I also want to work on the coast, and get rid of the "little rivers" effect. I'd like to use some texture patterns as well, but so far everything is so far out of scale and look all huge and clunky. As I reduce it, it pixelates so bad it might as well not be there.. :/