Asian settings?

Mellowshipslinky · October 2011

Hi,

I was wondering if CC3 and/or any of it's add ons offer material for asian settings. I am looking to run an Oriental Adventures campaign, and would need houses, pagodas, temples, castles, and outdoor terrain for both Chinese and Japanese settings. Some asian style props would be a bonus, but not totally necessary.

Thanks

JimP · October 2011

I have some Asian towers, cities, villages, keeps, etc. I use them with City Designer 3, but not sure what they came with.

Others around here would know more which software/add-on it came with.

SomeoneElse · October 2011

CSUAC I think.

JimP · October 2011

I don't have any CSUAC symbols.

Mellowshipslinky · October 2011

Thanks for the responses guys. Glad to hear that there are at least a few options available. Hate to sound like a noob, but what is CSUAC? And it definitely does have Asian content?

Right now, I'm looking at picking up the "Fantasy Mapper" package which includes CC3, CD3, DD3, CAP, Dioramas, and SS 1&2. Still I'd like to have some more specific info before I drop 2 bills.....

JimP · October 2011

I didn't know that Fantasy Mapper was still around.

And we were guessing that CSUAC had Asian Symbols.

Old Guy · October 2011

@Mellowshipslinky
CSUAC is Cecil Solomon's Ultimate Art Collection. Unfortunately, it disappeared years ago and Cecil's TOS states that no one is allowed to redistribute it. There is another art collection called SMAC but unfortunately it too has disappeared. The best resource for images now is the Dundjinni forums (dundjinni.com). Dundjinni is a dead project but the forums are still somewhat active and it's members release a great deal of artwork through the forums. It's also a great place to find links to other sources.

Mellowshipslinky · October 2011

Thanks Old Guy, I've checked out Dundjinnis forums, and I'll definitely go there looking if I buy CC. But what I really need to know is if CC3 or any of it's add ons come with Asian material out of the box?

Ralf · October 2011

CC3 comes with a selection Asian style structures for overland maps. See the attached image.

The only other add-ons that have a little Asian material in it are the Source Maps. Castles has a Japanese castle, Temples the Angkor Wat complex and Cities the Forbidden City in Beijing. All come with a small selection of symbols for those maps.

AWizardInDallas · October 2011

I love these! However, I end up using them for elves instead. Is there a similar set for elven cities? -Rich

Mellowshipslinky · October 2011

Thanks Ralf, that's what I needed to know.

Magni-the-Ruthenian · March 2014

I hesitate to revive a long-dead thread but since my question is identical, necromancy seems the best option.

What Asian symbols are available for CC3 these days beside those noted by Ralf above? Are there any new developments in terms of the Annuals?

Mirithol · March 2014

I believe the CSUAC has been resurrected.

Search under CSUAC for the "Return of the CSUAC!" thread and another thread which talks about installation.

Cheers,
Miri

Dogtag · March 2014

Posted By: Magni-the-RuthenianI hesitate to revive a long-dead thread but since my question is identical, necromancy seems the best option

Thanks, this nearly made me shoot Diet Coke out my nose.

~Dogtag

[Deleted User] · March 2014

Profantasy had a download for CSUAC sometime ago. It also has Asian buildings in its city and Map categories - at least I have them. If you still have no luck, I will look up the direct details for you. Alternatively, contact support at ProFantasy. They are always helpful

Dogtag · March 2014

Posted By: MiritholI believe the CSUAC has been resurrected.

Search under CSUAC for the "Return of the CSUAC!" thread and another thread which talks about installation.

The threads Miri's talking about are here and here. The first one, especially, is a long thread, with some "Oh, and don't forget to XYZ" and "There was an error so you need to XYZ" type posts in there as well, so be sure to read through the whole thing. It's totally worth it.

Cheers,
~Dogtag

Magni-the-Ruthenian · March 2014

Thanks for the help and I'm glad I could provide some entertainment!

Do any of the annuals have overland map symbols?

Dogtag · March 2014

The annuals have all sorts of stuff. It depends on the issue. For example, I made an overland map using a recent annual, coincidentally for an Asian-type portion of my game world. It isn't the greatest map in the world, or the most detailed, and the annual doesn't specifically have Asian symbols, but I think it worked quite nicely for what I needed. Maybe we'll get an annual based on Asian maps. That would be great.

The annuals are worth getting, I think. Even in with issues that I don't have any immediate need for, there's usually something — a technique, a turorial, a drawing tool — helpful in the issue. Sometimes, I don't need it until later but I'm glad I have it when I do. I've subscribed from the beginning and I don't have any regrets.

~Dogtag

Jay_NOLA · March 2014

You can get a bunch of free Japanese models of buildings, furniture, people, etc. at this site in several formats and import it into a 3D program that can handle the type of the file format you downloaded and make a render of it to make into a map symbol. You may need to texture the object depending on the version you use.

http://www.3dchaya.com/views/content/us/contents/index.html

Be sure to look at the EULA of the models.

The site has lots of models, which are broken up into categories, and you need to click on each one to get to the page for that model that has download links for it at the bottom of the page.

If I remember correctly 2 of the download links were glitched on the site, but looking at the link address for the working links to that model I was able to figure out what the correct link was and download those models. If you run into download trouble just post the one your having trouble downloading and I'll see if I can get the link for you.

You could also get some 3D models for free at ShareCG.com or buy some from various sites.

Would love to see an annual covering Asian themed maps with some new symbols.

The Dundjinni forums has some renders of DAZ models that you could use which would work if you need characters for a map.

The CSUAC has an authorized download mirror at the Vintyri Project. Also, get the Vintyri Cartographic Collection files for CC3 when you visit the site.

http://www.vintyri.org/vintyri/index.htm

Magni-the-Ruthenian · March 2014

Thanks for the answers, folks!

Jay_NOLA · April 2014

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