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  • [WIP] Spectrum Desert

    Another scene using Spectrum Overlands, this time a desert community. Not sure if I should have stuck with one shade for the dunes?


    LoopysueMonsenRickoMapjunkieC.C. CharronJuanpiCalibreOctorilla
  • [WIP] Spectrum Overland Waterfalls x 2

    Did another approach using Ricko's techniques. (Thank you!) Tried it where the waterline ended before the hills, so they had the sharper edges and edge effects. Then I redrew the water so the edges were under the hills. I rather like the softer effect of the water line. Thought about using the swamp trees but decided to stick with the palms (and a few conifers near the rocky peaks).


    LoopysueMapjunkieRickoRalf
  • [WIP] The Mad Tea Party

    I haven't done much with isometric symbols or Perspectives, but I decided to create an outdoor party scene inspired by the Mad Hatter's Tea Party from Alice in Wonderland. Still getting the hang of Perspectives and how to maneuver everything into the right spot. (Spent a lot of time trying to get the chairs in the right positions!)

    I was going to make the toadstools as large as trees, but I thought they looked better sized like large bushes.

    It's meant to be a birthday party, with tables of (unwrapped) presents off to the side.

    Although Perspectives comes with great symbols for all sorts of food and all the silverware, I was surprised that I couldn't find glasses, goblets, mugs, (or tea cups and a tea pot), or other drinking vessels. Unless I missed them, I guess the guests will have to drink straight out of the bottle.


    LoopysueMonsenRickoC.C. CharronMapjunkieGlitchHelenAAroflo1JuanpiRalfand 2 others.
  • [WIP] Spectrum Overland Waterfalls x 2

    I've been working on a handful of scenic images, and wanted to do some scenes with waterfalls in the Spectrum Overlands style.

    The first uses the cliff waterfall symbols, which I have cascading into the ocean. Also experimented with using Alyssa Faden's clouds.

    For the second, I experimented using the waterfalls from Forest Trail. Not really sure if the waterfalls in the back work, since you can't see the river or lake behind them. Not sure if the swamp trees in the foreground work with the autumn trees (are swamp trees deciduous or evergreen?). With the clearing, I've been debating about what to put there? A henge? I've been using that a lot lately. A structure, like a castle or tower? Keep it natural, with more trees? Or leave it empty?


    LoopysueC.C. CharronRickoMonsenQuentenMapjunkieJuanpi
  • Invasion of the Pod People

    Had a little fun with the second Hive monthly released today. The Kheek'zit invaders have made it to the mainland, infecting and destroying the Natlalihuitl Empire's southern cities as they continue to push their way north....


    RickoQuentenLoopysueJuanpiCalibre