[Abandoned] - Mars

[a-person1192]

what are you thoughts on photoshop? I don't know anything about gimp. Never used it.

Also - how good are you in general with software?

I have above average computer skills but im not anywhere near an expert, i could always go to my digitools teacher. i dont know about photoshop but i do have photoshop7 on my laptop.

[RjBeals]

i dont know about photoshop but i do have photoshop7 on my laptop.

That's good enough. Have you ever used it? You need to be familiar with layers. Do you want to see my iceland map and how I created my layers for that in Photoshop?

[Galilei123]

I like the red mars

[tim02]

im a little busy with two other maps.

what is your 2nd map?

[a-person1192]

battle for quebec

[ganters]

I think the Terraformed map looks great but the colors behind the text is obstructing the map and is sort of an eyesore so im going to go with the red map.

[a-person1192]

I am going to work on both and post them and see if there are any differences in the public opinion.

[a-person1192]

OK update coming your way

Changes to Terraformed.
Added
-table
-continent bonus
-Reduced colour behind text to make it more subtle
-changed one continent colour
-one way attacks


Changes to Red Mars
-Added One way attacks as only way to attack other continents
-Changed the boundaries slightly
-table and bonuses.
-finally added targets to the bombardments


Please post any criticisms here and please vote it is important!

[whiteboii]

the red map now looks great and the idea of only attackin through one ways sounds fun.

[a-person1192]

the red map now looks great and the idea of only attackin through one ways sounds fun.

I though that would be a good idea.

[a-person1192]

with over a 1000+ looks there shouldn't be more feedback?

[Incandenza]

I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, but they're both pretty butt-ugly.... you may be using GIMP, but both maps look like Paint tools used on an existing image.

My advice would be to pick one concept (like the terraformed coastline) and really draw it yourself... maybe put a city or something there.

If you don't mind my asking, are you super into mars? Or do you just think mars would make a good map?

[MrBenn]

I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, but they're both pretty butt-ugly....

I dispute that. Yes, they need a lot of work, but as far as ideas go it's not a bad start.

What you need to do, is to pick one, and go with it.

If you don't mind my asking, are you super into mars? Or do you just think mars would make a good map?

Good question...

[Coleman]

I think the second one (where it is more like a planet and less like a surface map) the the best one.

I also think the gameplay is pretty nifty looking for it. The problem for you is the artwork.

[a-person1192]

well then someone help me then give me tips and stuff like that because it is my first map and really first time using imaging software.

[Elijah S]

This is an interesting map and one I think has some potential.
To make it one which would be appealing to play I think you need to place colonies. Maybe even some satelites or spaceships... something along those lines. Hoverships? Troop transports? And make them kindof futuristic.

Either map would work well if the graphics were tweeked with.
Greater contrast on the landscpe for a more dramatic look.
Mess with textures, colors and the theme.

Don't get discouraged, the process can be long and tedious, and you're certain to get a lot of opinions that may be disheartening.

Play around with the tools on whatever software you're using and look at other maps in a more detailed way and you'll do fine.
Good luck.

[a-person1192]

which map?

[Elijah S]

"Either map would work well if the graphics were tweeked with.
Greater contrast on the landscpe for a more dramatic look.
Mess with textures, colors and the theme."

[a-person1192]

thanx i'll be sure to do somethings tomorrow

[Coleman]

You are going to need to focus on one map per topic, so if you are serious about trying both you should make a new topic for one of them.

As it is, I personally find Red Mars to be superior.

[a-person1192]

well Judging by the poll it looks like im going to focus on the Red Mars map.

[a-person1192]

well it is settled this is the official mars map i will be working on

[a-person1192]

i will post an update tonight so hold on to your pants all that are interested!!

[DiM]

i hate to be the party pooper around here but unless you get a better software and better skills to use it the map will never make it forward. the idea is good but the graphics suck.

[a-person1192]

Would anyone like to give me a hint at what about the graphics is wrong? perhaps on detail because i'm to the point of abandoning it because every one is nagging about the graphics and not telling me what about the graphics is wrong. if you are going to comment about a map you need to include all of your thoughts in order to improve any map. Also another note as i have already said this is my first map and i don't know exactly how to use any imaging software, except for Gimp which i am still learning how to even use. SO PLEASE DO NOT NAG ABOUT THE GRAPHICS UNLESS YOU ARE WILLING TO HELP ME IMPROVE THE GRAPHICS.