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Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:32 pm
by the.killing.44
(a) he's using Photoshop
(b) apparently, he used 'opacity' (?)
I agree whole-heartedly with you, lgoas
Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:35 pm
by sailorseal
I also agree and thanks for the tips
Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:44 pm
by lgoasklucyl
the.killing.44 wrote:(a) he's using Photoshop
(b) apparently, he used 'opacity' (?)
I agree whole-heartedly with you, lgoas
If he's using photoshop he's pretty much going to have to start over. As stands the map is too small (see [url="How to Make aM ap Handbook"]http://www.conquerclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=40463[/url] for sizes/requirements on making a map.
I know you've put a lot of work into it thus far but if you're using photoshop you're going to lose quality (I would imagine at least, that you haven't changed the res off the default 76 or whatever it is). Therefore, starting over with the required sizes would help. Also, it would give you space for a title/key etc...
And opacity should make a layer less visible, not blurry like that. Unless there's some opacityesque filter thing I'm unsure of.
Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:49 pm
by the.killing.44
Hmm … well I (as well as Oaktown, gimil, rjbeals, and others I'm sure) use Photoshop and don't find the quality an issue at all. i usually use about 300p/i.
And I'm just as clueless as you are about the opacity thing. Makes no sense.
Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:26 pm
by lgoasklucyl
the.killing.44 wrote:Hmm … well I (as well as Oaktown, gimil, rjbeals, and others I'm sure) use Photoshop and don't find the quality an issue at all. i usually use about 300p/i.
And I'm just as clueless as you are about the opacity thing. Makes no sense.
Photoshop itself has
nothing to do with the quality of that image.
Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:31 pm
by the.killing.44
exactly
Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:34 pm
by lgoasklucyl
the.killing.44 wrote:exactly
I honestly want to know where the blur came from. I would assume it's him blowing up the image to make it larger. Otherwise I don't see why someone would intentionally do that to a map- it makes it look sloppy.
Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:55 pm
by the.killing.44
Well you don't know sailorseal like I do (classmate btw) …

Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 11:43 am
by sailorseal
I was trying to soften it
Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:48 pm
by LED ZEPPELINER
sailorseal wrote:I was trying to soften it
it hurts ur eyes and makes you feel a little crazy, wondering if it is actaully blurry or if ur eyes are just screwed up
Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 1:01 am
by JweezyIII
I would recommend some nautical ornament such as a compass rose.
Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 11:41 am
by sailorseal
Good idea my new version is coming soon!
(Blur is gone...)
Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 11:44 am
by LED ZEPPELINER
sailorseal wrote:Good idea my new version is coming soon!
(Blur is gone...)
hurrray the blur is gone

Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 3:05 pm
by sailorseal
I will also use a nautical compass and everyone vote in my poll!
I can't put a new version up until i get results
Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 3:08 pm
by sailorseal
In my newest version I have Shelter Island named
Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 3:59 pm
by sailorseal
I am having trouble creating a poll so just post a reply and tell me what flags you would like to see added
Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 6:18 pm
by LED ZEPPELINER
i still feel that ur graphics need to be improved...a lot
Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 6:23 pm
by el-presidente
LED ZEPPELINER wrote:i still feel that ur graphics need to be improved...a lot
I second that.
Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 6:24 pm
by LED ZEPPELINER
LED ZEPPELINER wrote:i still feel that ur graphics need to be improved...a lot
i would also advize you that your one way borders should all look the same, and not be lop sided and crooked
Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 6:36 pm
by the.killing.44
el-presidente wrote:LED ZEPPELINER wrote:i still feel that ur graphics need to be improved...a lot
I second that.
Thirded
Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 6:42 pm
by MrBenn
Is this your latest version?

If so, then you've still got a lot of work to be getting on with... I know nothing about the geography/history the map refers to, and there is nothing there that helps me to identify with it... add that to the blurry feeling that makes me start to wonder where I've left my glasses, and you've lost my attention.
From a gameplay point of view, I think the map is too small to be of any significance. Is there any specific reason for the one-way borders?
Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 8:05 pm
by LED ZEPPELINER
The fact that you have boats throughout the whole map, may offend the people who do not sail (i am almost positive that there is at least 1 person you does not).
Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:19 pm
by sailorseal
Most people there can either sail or pay people to sail for them.
My one ways were to compensate for the low number of territs. Also my newest version (coming out around Monday) will fix most of these problems or at least try and fix them.
Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:21 pm
by LED ZEPPELINER
sailorseal wrote:Most people there can either sail or pay people to sail for them.
My one ways were to compensate for the low number of territs. Also my newest version (coming out around Monday) will fix most of these problems or at least try and fix them.
i can also see that you copied the pics of the sailboats, cus there is a rectangle around them, i would advise getting rid of that detail, and i don't get what the dots next to the boats
Re: The Hamptons V5
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:24 pm
by sailorseal
The dot tells you which boat it is and I have already gotten rid of squares in my newest version thanks!