Thrawn's Revenge

Imperial Civil War [Empire at War] => Discussion, Suggestions & Feedback => Empire at War and Forces of Corruption => Topic started by: Enceladus on April 25, 2008, 11:19:14 PM

Title: Enceladus' Mapping Tutorials
Post by: Enceladus on April 25, 2008, 11:19:14 PM

UPDATED LINK: http://www.eawandmore.com/forum/index.php?act=idx

I have started to make a series of mapping tutorials. They will explain all you need to know about mapping. All my tutorials will be placed on EAW and More. http://eawandmore.freesmf.org/index.php You are not allowed to post them anywhere else. Here is my first tutorial: http://eawandmore.freesmf.org/index.php/topic,93.0.html PICS WILL BE POSTED TONIGHT.

This is a 7 word document page long tutorial on all the buttons and basics of making a land map.

I will make several more tutorials.

They will include:

Space Tutorial
Skirmish and GC Markers
Mapping Hints
Ramps
Bridges

I also have some other ideas.

Tell me if you have any topic ideas.

This tutorial is not to be copy or pasted on any site/forum without my (Enceladus) permission. If someone wants to see it then simply give them a link to EAW and More. PICS WILL BE POSTED WHEN I HAVE TIME. The more support you show for EAW and More by registering here the more I will add to this and my future mapping tutorials. So come one over and sign up. Bring your friends too.

Title: Re: Enceladus' Mapping Tutorials
Post by: Slornie on April 26, 2008, 09:18:32 AM

Looks good!  Im glad to see you've changed from being a wall of white text :P

Title: Re: Enceladus' Mapping Tutorials
Post by: Enceladus on May 05, 2008, 08:37:53 PM

I am done the tutorial for creating a bridge. Tutorial: Creating a Bridge
I would of posted the Markers tutorial by now but I accidentally deleted the file when I was cleaning up my desktop.  But It should be posted soon.
Remember that all my tutorials will be posted at EAW and More. EAW and More - Index

Also I have some news that might grab your attention.

I have created a members only section at EAW and More. This is my way of rewarding those who bothered to sign up on these forums. So far it is pretty basic but eventually I'll post skirmish maps there 1-2 weeks before they are released on EAWFiles. I amy even add some maps that will only be released there.  But for now...have fun with the green arrow button I created and put there.

I ahve also finished a basic platform tutorial.
For the markers tutorial the re will be a basic version available to the public and an advaced version for members only so sign up.

Title: Re: Enceladus' Mapping Tutorials
Post by: lolzlolz on July 07, 2008, 11:11:27 AM

u r awesome!!!!!!!!!
every1 who is an aspiring mapper finally has somewhere to go :)
i wish these were there when i first started mapping

Title: Re: Enceladus' Mapping Tutorials
Post by: Enceladus on July 07, 2008, 08:48:43 PM

Thanks.

Just for everybodys information, EAW and More has moved(home of those tutorials). http://www.eawandmore.com/forum/index.php?act=idx

So lolzlolz the tutorials are now at the new site along with a couple more ;) The old site is being shut down.

Title: Re: Enceladus' Mapping Tutorials
Post by: grandadmiralbeck on July 08, 2008, 12:06:06 AM

enc, these tutorials are absolutely fantastic and they really helped me get to know the basics and more advanced techniques of mapping. i recommend these to anyone who wants to start mapping. your advice on platform and ramps are especially helpful.  :D

Title: Re: Enceladus' Mapping Tutorials
Post by: Enceladus on July 21, 2008, 09:10:51 PM

http://www.eawandmore.com/forum/index.php?act=idx

Update on tutorials(now more than just mapping):

Mapping:
-Space Map Tutorial Buttons and Functions
-Land Map Buttons and Functions
-Mapping Hints
-Tutorial: Ramps
-Tutorial: Creating Platforms
-Tutorial: Creating a Bridge
-Tutorial: Waterfall
-Tutorial: Using a Custom Height Map
-Tutorial: Volcanoes
-Tutorial: Rivers
-Tutorial: Creating a Temperate Map Psychoduck Style(made by psychoduck)
-Tutorial: Tunnels(members only section) (made by psychoduck)

General Modding:
-Tutorial: Applying a Skin to a Skydome (Hex-editing)
-Tutorial: Creating a Random Height Map in Photoshop
-Tutorial: Making Simple Nebula Skydomes

XML Coding:
-Thinking Differently With Self-Destruct: Blackholes Anyone?(members only section)(Made byT3h_R0xx0rz)

There are alse several tutorials in the process of being made:
-Galactic Conquest and Skirmish Map Markers
-Mapping a Temperate Map(Enceladus Style)
-Mapping an Arctic Map(Enceladus Style)
-Mapping a Volcanic Map(Enceladus Style)
-Mapping a Swamp Map(Enceladus Style)
-Mapping a Space Map(Enceladus Style)
-Mapping an Urban Map(Enceladus Style)

If you ahve any other ideas please post them. For all these tutorials visit EAW and More. EAW and More http://www.eawandmore.com/forum/index.php?act=idx
 Some tutorials are in areas that require forum registration.