Feral Heart

Help & Guidance => Game Help => Topic started by: Allari101 on February 12, 2015, 09:09:43 pm

Title: So Now What
Post by: Allari101 on February 12, 2015, 09:09:43 pm
Okay, so I tried downloading GIMP and it ENTIRELY messed up my laptop, so I refuse to do it. Like the Manual says, it needs to be exactly RBG. But I had more questions. (Wow like they ever stop!)

So if you can only have RBG, can you only have 3 different terrains in your map?

Can someone supply me with-

Wait.

I just found an RBG setting on Pixlr! (Wow I need to explore before I ask.)

I still need that first question answered though. And this one:

Do I copy over my grayscale map or no (save as another file)?

If so, what do I call my new terrain mask file?

And how exactly do I color over my grayscale (whether I save it as another file or copy over it or not)?

Can I use different layers?

Thanks! I really want this map and it's costing me a lot (mostly off my own stupidity though). And my conclusion is coloring is HARD.

(And my Norton is still finding threats in my computer .-.)
Title: Re: So Now What
Post by: Spottedbears on February 12, 2015, 09:28:45 pm
Quote from: Allari on February 12, 2015, 09:09:43 pm
So if you can only have RBG, can you only have 3 different terrains in your map?

technically, yeah; however, assuming you're new to this, adding more than 3 terrains to your map is rather frustrating and I suggest you don't do it until you have plenty of experience -- I myself don't even do it.

Quote from: Allari on February 12, 2015, 09:09:43 pm
Do I copy over my grayscale map or no (save as another file)?

for your RGB map, no. it needs to be saved as an RGB file therefore replacing your greyscale file would cause the map maker to crash. if you're editing your greyscale map, feel free to copy over the original.

Quote from: Allari on February 12, 2015, 09:09:43 pm
If so, what do I call my new terrain mask file?

honestly, the naming part doesn't matter. you can name it a.png and type it into the map maker and it'll work.

Quote from: Allari on February 12, 2015, 09:09:43 pm
And how exactly do I color over my grayscale (whether I save it as another file or copy over it or not)?

Can I use different layers?

yup! to color over your greyscale map, just create a layer on top of it! however, be sure to delete or merge all layers (only the RGB should be showing) because if you don't, the map maker will crash --- or at least, that's what happens to me.

I hope I answered your questions!!
Title: Re: So Now What
Post by: Allari101 on February 12, 2015, 10:46:11 pm
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yup! to color over your greyscale map, just create a layer on top of it! however, be sure to delete or merge all layers (only the RGB should be showing) because if you don't, the map maker will crash --- or at least, that's what happens to me.

Yes.. I think I can find someway to do this. Let me try XD

If I have any further questions I'll edit this post.

And thanks, you did. c:

EDIT: Okie one more question.

What happens if one color overlaps a bit? Ex: I'm trying to color all the black into red; it's over-lapping a bit. Will this affect the map?
 

 
 
 
Title: Re: So Now What
Post by: Ingredient on February 13, 2015, 09:06:30 am
Quote from: Allari on February 12, 2015, 10:46:11 pm

EDIT: Okie one more question.

What happens if one color overlaps a bit? Ex: I'm trying to color all the black into red; it's over-lapping a bit. Will this affect the map?
 

It's no issue if one colour overlaps the other. I always colour the whole layer red and then just go over areas with green and blue. Using the 'blur' tool will blend the colours together which will create a smooth change from one texture to the other if that helps.

If you were to create 6 terrain textures to your map and they overlapped then they would appear to "glow", strangely.
Title: Re: So Now What
Post by: Allari101 on February 13, 2015, 12:44:36 pm
Thank you :3

I'm still confused on how to do it, can anyone recommend a video on Youtube of someone doing it in Pixlr? (Link meh)
Title: Re: So Now What
Post by: Ingredient on February 15, 2015, 09:18:49 am
I'm not sure of any tutorials using Pixlr but if you know how to create different layers and change their opacity then you should be right following GIMP and Photoshop tutorials. Personally though, I would recommend downloading GIMP, it's free and most members here use it.

Here's a video I found on youtube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOoqDBx5AgA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOoqDBx5AgA)

Let us know if you're still confused :)

Title: Re: So Now What
Post by: Allari101 on February 15, 2015, 10:09:30 am
Tried that, I found a fake website and screwed up my laptop x3
Not doing that again ^^;
Pixlr is quite fine for me.
Title: Re: So Now What
Post by: WolfQueen on February 15, 2015, 04:40:13 pm
What link screwed up your laptop? If it was supposedly GIMP, the real website to GIMP is here (http://www.gimp.org/).

Is your computer ok too?
Title: Re: So Now What
Post by: Allari101 on February 15, 2015, 08:15:43 pm
Yeah.. it was just some fake thing..

Yeah it's fine. Slowly over the course of 2 hours Norton popped up threat and closed them, or I located the sources of pop-ups and ads and removed them from my computer. It's fine now c:
Title: Re: So Now What
Post by: WolfQueen on February 15, 2015, 11:36:19 pm
so, is the original problem solved? it's not so clear to me.

the actual GIMP program is completely safe btw. you just need to find the real website which i think i gave to you.
Title: Re: So Now What
Post by: Allari101 on February 16, 2015, 12:57:42 am
No its not Im waiting for Alpha's reply

and ik you did I MIGHT do it might not
Title: Re: So Now What
Post by: AlphaEclipse on February 16, 2015, 01:19:16 am
Quote from: Allari on February 16, 2015, 12:57:42 am
No its not Im waiting for Alpha's reply

and ik you did I MIGHT do it might not
I PMed ya' a day or two ago conserning the crashing issue. Did you recieve it? I forgot if I recieved a reply or not. xD

GIMP is downloaded by many people, and is a safe, easy alternative to Photoshop (which costs money.) I used it myself for a bit, but I have Photoshop myself. You don't need to worry about any malicious software if you download from GIMP's official site, however those fake download sites are not a trustworthy place to download anything from.
Title: Re: So Now What
Post by: WolfQueen on February 16, 2015, 01:32:12 am
Quote from: Allari on February 16, 2015, 12:57:42 am
No its not Im waiting for Alpha's reply

and ik you did I MIGHT do it might not
if i had downloaded it it is safe. trust me i take precautions for my new laptop. it's worth about $1000 and i do not want to lose it.
Title: Re: So Now What
Post by: Allari101 on February 16, 2015, 04:05:02 pm
@Alpha: Oh, no I didn't receive it xc
@Kelsey: Yes, I know. I think mine is half of that? Not sure.. I forget x3