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  • How do I make floor tiles match the size of my grid

    I assume you scaled it up to that each minor flagstone became a grid square? That might be more than that texture can do. A texture have a limited resolution after all, it can't be scaled indefinitely.

    However, it might just be CC3+ displaying the wrong resolution version of the image, that can also happen if you scale it by too much. Try going into :CC2RESMODE: and set the display to manual -> Very High and see if that fixes the issue.

    Loopysue
  • WIP: BD-like - a process output extravaganza

    @Lillhans wrote

    I have the free-hand skill of a branch in the wind, so the whole idea of being able to simply tell a CAD application what I want on canvas - which, in my mind at least, is the core principle of of Campaign Cartographer - really is quite empowering.

    Well said. I'm in the same boat there, my free hand skills are non-existing, but with CC3+ you can just give it some coordinates and tell it you need an Arc. Gives a measure of control and precision no painting program can.

    Lillhans
  • How do I trim symbols to the edge?

    Symbols (at least raster symbols) cannot be trimmed. What is normally done in CC3+ is to just hide what's outside the map border by placing a white polygon on top of it. This is usually done in most templates by placing a polygon on the SCREEN sheet.

    If there is a polygon there already, just extend it to cover up everything.

    Also, when exporting, you really should have the restrict to map border and crop to aspect ratio on, so you don't get things outside the map in your export.

    JulianDracos
  • [WIP] Community Atlas Competition: Dungeon of Ice and Fire

    Sounds like a great way to utilize the otherwise wasted time in meetings.

    Great work so far.

    MarkOlsen[Deleted User]
  • How to add large symbols to a city map

    Either set the line width before you draw, or use :CC2MCHANGE: on the paths in the drawing.

    Driechel
  • My First Dungeon! :D

    You'll easily see if you have DD3 installed by creating a new map in the dungeon type, and see if you have the DD3 dungeon available (as opposed to just CC3 Dungeon).

    If you don't have that template, it means you have forgotten to download and install the DD3 setup. It is a separate installer from the main CC3 one. It was included in the Humble Bundle (if you got the top tier), so you should own it.

    Loopysue
  • Community Atlas - Elen Daelarion - Thrarasie Faire Cave, 14 & Western Hill Fort, 16

    @JimP wrote:

    the bag guys can just go up and attack the folks up there

    Bag guys? Like in the bag wars saga?

    [Deleted User]Loopysue
  • RAM Role in CC3+

    To elaborate a bit on Sue's answer. RAM is used for bitmap caching in the program, and is also important in determining the maximum export size of the map since that requires space in RAM for the work.

    As Sue points out, it uses 4GB at maximum, but it is always a good idea to have that 4GB available to the program, which means that if your computer only have 8GB's of RAM you might need to be careful about what you run at the same time, while if you have 16 or more, it is generally not an issue. The ram allocation needs to be contiguous, so for a lower memory machine, it may need to be rebooted more often as well, especially if you find that CC3+ complains it doesn't have enough memory to complete an export.

    Loopysue
  • world map made using trace technique

    A nice map, but here are some thoughts:

    • Too much variation in font size. Makes it look messy.
    • A few more vegetation symbols would be nice, especially on the islands that have none.


    monkeymagus
  • City Cliffs - Incorrect Textures and other problems.

    Looks like the installer may not be replacing the template properly. Do a Draw -> Insert file, pick the @Annual\Issue 165 - City Cliffs\CA165 Cliff Import.FCW file, and hit ok. Once the dialog closes and CC3+ want you to place the inserted file, hit Esc.


    As for the fcw32.mac issue when re-running update 25, it is safe to simply hit ignore on it. Only thing that will happen is that you won't get a backup copy of the file if you had manually customized it (which most people never do anyway).

    Loopysue