Hanin's chapel: A Tutorial : COMPLETED

EDIT : I had to reduce the number of pages on my website so now all the downloads are on the same page. All the links point now to this single page. Sorry for any inconvenience this action might generate.

Hi!

Here is the battlemap I made last week. It's the chapel of a hamlet where at least 8 gods are reverred.
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I took a lot of notes while creating this map so I thought to write a tutorial, with a large part detailing the use of CA46's tools step by step.
Part1 is not very exciting because I only talk about the way I set CC3 up, and is already available here.

I'm new at website creation (macros and XPs are way easier to make!) so please be lenient...

Edit: changed the shadows inside the buildings.
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  • This is obviously REALLY AWESOME... definitely going to check out your tutorial next time I get a chance.
  • DogtagDogtag Moderator, Betatester Traveler
    edited April 2013
    Wow! That's gorgeous, JdR. Everything about that map is wonderful. I especially like how you fit the 2nd floor onto the map!

    And thanks so much for your tutorial. I eagerly look forward to the next installment! Incidentally, the website is fine, especially for a blog-type site. I like how you used the Gweddyz map for the background.

    Thanks again for posting your awesome map and for taking the time put together the tutorial!

    Cheers,
    ~Dogtag
  • Henrie61Henrie61 Traveler
    Everything Dogtag said :-)

    Read the first part of the tutorial and can't wait to see (and try out) the next part.
    This is a great way to boost my CC3 knowledge.
    Map making, macro's and a better uderstanding on CC3 all in one. Love it.
  • Thanks for all the nice comments and glad you find this useful :-)
    Part 2 needs some more proof-reading and I'm working hard on part 3, so stay tunned!
  • edited June 2013
    Part 2 : most frequently used commands and Part 3 : mapping begins, are available.

    And if you don't own Cartographer's Annual 4, you can use Appendix A instead of part 3.

    And while you're there you might be interested by the Tools Symbol Catalog (Examples here by friend KenG ), the Beds Symbol Catalog (examples here ) and the Religious Symbol Catalog featured in the Chapel, all to be found in the download section .

    Enjoy.

    Edit: added the result picture from Part 3.
  • ClerconClercon Betatester Traveler
    Thanks the articles look really interesting. What is the deal with the symbol catalogs by the way, private use only or can it be used for commercial?
  • KenGKenG Traveler
    There is a terms of use file text file with the download
  • Fantastic map Joachim! I especially like how you did the shadow for the pine tree in the upper right. Very clever!

    Thanks for the tutorials as well. And more symbols, yippee!!!! :)
  • edited May 2013
    Glad you like it :)
    Posted By: ShessarI especially like how you did the shadow for the pine tree in the upper right
    I like it too ;) And it was not so hard to do compared to the shadows from the graveyard's archways... I however think the way I did shadows is quite an advanced method so I only talk about it at the end (part 7 or so).
  • DogtagDogtag Moderator, Betatester Traveler
    edited May 2013
    Posted By: ShessarFantastic map Joachim! I especially like how you did the shadow for the pine tree in the upper right. Very clever!
    Holy smokes! I didn't even notice the tree and arch shadows. But only because they seem so natural it didn't register that you had to do something special to achieve the effect. Fantastic! I really, really like the arch shadows by the cemetery. Mind = blown.

    ~Dogtag
  • Henrie61Henrie61 Traveler
    Downloaded part 2 and 3 and had a quick look at them.

    They look great.
    Now find the time to use them.
  • edited June 2013
    Posted By: Henrie61Now find the time to use them.
    Feedback welcomed once you can give a try :)
    Posted By: DogtagMind = blown.
    Hope you're still with us Dogtag, here is Part 4: Altering the walls.
  • DogtagDogtag Moderator, Betatester Traveler
    edited May 2013
    Posted By: Joachim de RavenbelHope you're still with us Dogtag, here is Part 4: Altering the walls.
    Indeed, I am! Thank you again for taking the time and effort to put all this together.

    ~Dogtag
  • You're welcome. I just hope this makes CA46 more attractive :)
  • Henrie61Henrie61 Traveler
    Having a 4 day weekend I should be able to find a bit of time to start with these tutorials.
  • Henrie61Henrie61 Traveler
    edited May 2013
    So far I have followed part 1 to 3.
    Had to reinstall the CA46 to get the macros back from that annual.
    For the rest, had only minor problems following the toturials.
    But that was just because I started pressing buttons before I finished reading.
    Just following (and reading) this tutorial vastly increases my CC3 knowledge.
    Can't say this enough, thank you for taking the time and effort to do this.

    Maybe part 4 tomorrow.
  • Henrie61Henrie61 Traveler
    edited May 2013
    Did part 4 of the tutorials.
    Now have to wait for part 5.
    Feels like christmas :-)
  • edited June 2013
    Posted By: Henrie61Did part 4 of the tutorials.
    Now have to wait for part 5.
    Good job! I particularly like how you diverge from the tutorial :)

    I just posted Part 5. This ends the use of CA46 specific tools.
    I'll probably need some time before I can post more...

    And for the mappers that don't own Cartographer's annual 4, there is also an appendix on how to achieve part 4 without CA46. It's a bit longer though...
  • Henrie61Henrie61 Traveler
    And part 5 read and tried.
    With the knowledge gathered from these tutorials I know my future maps will be better.
  • DogtagDogtag Moderator, Betatester Traveler
    Hmm... Can't get part 5. It wants me to "log back in," which is weird because I never logged in to begin with.

    @Henrei - Your version, from following JDM's tutorials, looks great so far!

    ~Dogtag
  • edited June 2013
    Posted By: DogtagHmm... Can't get part 5. It wants me to "log back in," which is weird because I never logged in to begin with.
    My fault. Must have copied the link while in edition mode. Told you I was a noob in websites...
    Should be corrected.
  • DogtagDogtag Moderator, Betatester Traveler
    It is, indeed. Thank you!
  • 12 days later
  • edited June 2013
    Part 6 is a big file that took quite some time...
    It deals with adding fill styles, how fill styles are applied, adding and ordering sheets.
    Enjoy!
  • DogtagDogtag Moderator, Betatester Traveler
    Just in time for the long weekend here in the States! Thank you!

    ~Dogtag
  • Henrie61Henrie61 Traveler
    Busy with part 6. Lots of fun again.

    One thing I noticed. When downloading from GCtextures the files that are downloaded are in the JPG format.
    CC3 uses PNG or BMP for its bitmap files.
    The easiest way for me to convert is to open the JPG in MS paint and then save as PNG.
    Maybe this comes in handy for someone else who is using the tutorial.
  • GatharGathar Traveler
    Thank you Henrie61 for mentioning the site GCtextures. I did not know it, and it looks quite interesting...
  • edited May 2013
    Posted By: Henrie61One thing I noticed. When downloading from GCtextures the files that are downloaded are in the JPG format.
    CC3 uses PNG or BMP for its bitmap files.
    Thanks for pointing this, Henrie61. I modifed the pdf to include this important information.
  • edited June 2013
    Posted By: DogtagJust in time for the long weekend here in the States! Thank you!
    You're welcome though I don't know if part 6 will be enough to fill the week-end... If not, here is Part 7 .
  • Henrie61Henrie61 Traveler
    Posted By: GatharThank you Henrie61 for mentioning the site GCtextures. I did not know it, and it looks quite interesting...
    If you download the tutorial JDR wrote (part 6) you will fine two more interesting links.
  • Henrie61Henrie61 Traveler
    Part 7 already, and I am not even halfway done with part six.
    Need longer weekends.
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