Hey guys, just letting you know that my Kickstarter to fund a series of Map Tutorials Guides using any graphic software was a tremendous success. The goal was $3750 to fund the first book, and $16,500 to fund all five books. At the end of 30 days funding, the total pledges achieved was $23,289.10 fo...

We're 11 days into the Kickstarter, we are funded and almost half way to the first stretch goal with 116 backers, and 19 days to go. Please join us today, and help spread the word!

Michael

[Can I see an example of a FRACTAL CLOUD transparency/ gradient?] Sorry, I previously missed reading this part of your post... Below is an image showing a rectangle with 'cracked earth' photo texture and one with a repeated grass photo texture on top. Then I apply a 'fractal cloud transparency' to ...

Xara includes a powerful and fast using bevel tool. The following image includes the word "Xara" in white without bevels, then the shape is copied moved beneath changed to dark blue, then applied a bevel. Changing the bevels in the other versions was merely a matter of selecting the bevele...

Indeed, in the real world, shiny metal architecture is pretty rare. And although I certainly create regional top-down maps, many of the maps created for RPG gaming is 'encounter scale' or 1 inch = 5 feet, so details like shiny kettles, cauldrons, piles of gold coins, etc. might be needed, so at floo...

This is what I'd call metallic.

That is an artistically created hand-drawn map. Since there is no intention of photo-realism in this style of map, I don't consider comparisons to realistic terrain as even worth considering. The only goal for me in this kind of map is to properly deliniate what is elevated and what is not - so the ...

[ontopic] In my opinion those bevels on that samples are not looking that good viewed at larger resolutions: the white light reflection to me looks unreal. Some blending of them to the original would look much better. [/ontopic] I'm not sure which 'samples' your speaking of, my samples don't have t...

Here's a sample of the hand-drawn style of map I do, that also use the same beveled style, yet not using photo textures.

It seems that Xara has an special bevel tool. I still think that it's possible to do in Inkscape, but it will take a lot more time, and a lot more steps. Using dynamic offset and node editin maybe: http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/Paths-Editing..html#46;

While I don't require the use of image editors for my cartography needs (I do have both Photoshop and GIMP), I sometimes create maps using 3D rendered objects for certain specialized needs. Professionally I do mostly hand-drawn work, that is digitally scanned large format, imported to Xara and finis...

I got it thanks. I posted the question here, not realizing I needed moderation for a first post. While awaiting moderation, I realized that posting this question to the Tutorials board was the wrong place, and reposted my question in general discussion (then both posts passed moderation - and here w...

Just so you can see what I'm trying to accomplish using what I use to create it. How possible is it to duplicate this in Inkscape? I will definitely look at Inkscape filters and see what the possibilities might be. http://www.gamer-printshop.com/cbg/noble-chamber.jpg http://www.gamer-printshop.com/c...

I am in the process of writing a tutorials guide for creating photo-realistic fantasy maps for use in RPG and board games using many different graphics applications. While the main book is being created using Xara Photo & Graphic Designer, my preferred application. The techniques I use can be du...

Hello (first post). I am a long time user of vector drawing applications, though not Inkscape, and I am a professional fantasy cartographer (that is I create maps for RPG game publishers). I am about to start a Kickstarter to fund the creation of a 248 page Map Tutorials Guide, called 25 Quick &...