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CC4?
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breaking up repetition with bitmap scale variations
Yes, I remember there being something myself but I can't find it now either. We must both be using the same 'wrong' search words.
But never mind - I can possibly help you here.
Make a new sheet immediately above the one with the repetition issue (under it in the sheet listing because the sheet listing is upside down to most people's way of thinking).
Either:
- use one of the semi transparent fills (denoted by having a 'T' in the fill name in DD3) in patches on that sheet, or
- add an Edge Fade Inner sheet effect to the new sheet, and then draw patches of similar textures on that. When you refresh the drawing the EFI will blend the edges into the old sheet.
It's more effective to use similar textures rather than the same one. For example if you have several shades of grass use one of the other shades of grass to patch the original grass.
It can take a little practice to get the second method to work correctly, but I've found it more effective than the first one.
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EDIT: It is also worth remembering that repetition becomes far less obvious when there are more objects in the map, so if you are staring at just the background with nothing else at the beginning of a map you will inevitably see the pattern. It might be worth finishing the map before you decide to go through the process of patching.
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Live Mapping: New Isometric Cities
Hi Everyone! :D
In this week's Live Mapping session Ralf will be demonstrating all the beautiful new symbols Mike Schley has made to expand the Isometric Cities style. All such free monthly sets can be downloaded from your account page listed under your "Campaign Cartographer 3 Plus" registration list as a single combined installer.
Come and join in the discussion live here on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvJC8OMXCDo
Or if you prefer you can watch it later right here:
We look forward to hearing from you in the chat :)
If you miss the live session a recording will be available on the Profantasy channel, and if you want to chat about it after the event feel free to use this thread.
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Live Mapping - Hilltop Fortress (3)
Hi Everyone! :D
In this week's live mapping session Ralf will be returning to the Hilltop Fortress map for a third and final time to finish up the surrounding swamp and add finishing touches. He will also be taking a look at preparing the map for use as a battle map in a virtual tabletop setting.
Come along and join in the chat on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63sds-xnzow
Or watch it here on the forum if you prefer.
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Live Mapping: Hilltop Fort 1





