This is looking great.
I love the docks and the walls. I agree that the blur on the river is a bit odd. I also really like the worn path look. I'd probably widen the section between the main path and the dock path a touch though.
This is looking great.
I love the docks and the walls. I agree that the blur on the river is a bit odd. I also really like the worn path look. I'd probably widen the section between the main path and the dock path a touch though.
Ok so I need some input before i can continue this map.
-3d effects.
I need to create some form of 3d effect, most likely a shadow, to show the walls of the towers and buildings as actually being tall. How should I go about doing that?
-Water.
ok so i've been struggling with the water... I can't get it to do what i want it to do. I need help!
-other stuff.
Any suggestions to make it more polished is very welcomed!
Thanks for all your help so far guys!
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The answer to some of those questions depends on how you have been making the map...is it all flat, like a painting, or is it on layers? (And what is the program you are using again? I thought you posted that but seemed to not see it in the thread, now...)
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It would also be helpful to know exactly what it is you want from the water and how you arrived at what you currently have.
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Ok answer time...
No, everything is in layers. I'm a freak when it comes to organizing my layers... So I have alot of leway in what I can do to change what I have already done.
And for the program I'm using, Fireworks.
and as far as the water is concerned... Theres a bottom layer base with a solid color and a half opacity texture on top. On top of that, is a highlight section, with a couple of effects thrown in.
What I want out of the water is a nice ripple effect that shows the water is running downstream. If I removed the top layer and took away the texture i'd be left with a solid light blue color, so thats a good starting point to go after then I'd assume.
Do those answers help your ability to help me? O_o
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