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Title: Two issues... Map maker crashing, and markings issue
Post by: Muxasii on October 29, 2017, 06:57:42 pm

First issue, I can't seem to enter in my heightmap without it crashing afterwards. I'm not sure what I did wrong, because I hd the right size (513x513), grayscale, all 1 layer, and it's .png.
Program: Clip Studio Paint Pro
I absolutely hate using GIMP so I use my art program (which i've used tons of times before with map making and had 0 issues)

Now onto the second issue, I can't seem to see other's markings (or my own). I've installed it correctly, but it doesn't work for some odd reason. (these markings (http://shay-wolf.deviantart.com/art/Aug-22-Mass-Markings-for-FH-1-15-614612248)) Anyone know what to do? (RESOLVED)

Thanks for taking your time on reading this ^-^

Title: Re: Two issues... Map maker crashing, and markings issue
Post by: Azurain on October 29, 2017, 09:06:09 pm

On the markings, are you sure you're putting everything into the markings folder in the media>textures? And totally replacing everything, including the .cfg file?

Title: Re: Two issues... Map maker crashing, and markings issue
Post by: Muxasii on October 29, 2017, 09:17:11 pm

Yep

Title: Re: Two issues... Map maker crashing, and markings issue
Post by: Kynvuu on October 30, 2017, 12:29:54 am

Concerning the map, have you made sure that the image is flattened? I'm not familiar with the program that you are using, but under the layer menu or either by right clicking on the single layer, there should be an option to flatten the image. Also make sure alpha channel is off and that all pixels are locked--there can't be any transparent parts on your map.

As for the markings, are you able to see the marking names in the character creator at all? If not, you may have the markings.cfg in the wrong place. Make sure that the .cfg is pasted directly into the main Feral Heart Folder.

Title: Re: Two issues... Map maker crashing, and markings issue
Post by: Muxasii on October 30, 2017, 12:43:49 am

Quote from: Kynvuu on October 30, 2017, 12:29:54 am

Concerning the map, have you made sure that the image is flattened? I'm not familiar with the program that you are using, but under the layer menu or either by right clicking on the single layer, there should be an option to flatten the image. Also make sure alpha channel is off and that all pixels are locked--there can't be any transparent parts on your map.

As for the markings, are you able to see the marking names in the character creator at all? If not, you may have the markings.cfg in the wrong place. Make sure that the .cfg is pasted directly into the main Feral Heart Folder.

I can't see if alpha channel is on or off (I actually looked recently and didn't find anything about it), and there are no transparent pixels.

For markings, I might need to move .cfg around now cause it's probably what's up

EDIT: I talked to my friend and I realized that I forgot to put it in the main FH folder (I actually didn't realize it until just now LOL) so now I have markings!!! But my map still doesn't work so i need to resolve that issue

Title: Re: Two issues... Map maker crashing, and markings issue
Post by: Hakumi on October 30, 2017, 03:44:12 am

Regarding the map,
Are you making sure that there's absolutely nej white on the map itself?
Even with greyscale, you can't have no wait spaces at all.. And the map has to be in fact greyscale when you save it.

Title: Re: Two issues... Map maker crashing, and markings issue
Post by: Muxasii on October 30, 2017, 06:50:32 pm

It is grayscale, and I'm 100% sure about there being no white/transparent on the map.

Title: Re: Two issues... Map maker crashing, and markings issue
Post by: Kynvuu on October 30, 2017, 07:52:24 pm

Did you make sure that you flattened the image as I mentioned in my post above? Sometimes that will do the trick.

Title: Re: Two issues... Map maker crashing, and markings issue
Post by: Muxasii on October 30, 2017, 08:42:24 pm

I flatten it before I save

Title: Re: Two issues... Map maker crashing, and markings issue
Post by: Kynvuu on October 31, 2017, 01:27:04 am

Hmm. Did you make sure that you are naming the file correctly? It should be called “NAMEHERETerrain.png”. Make sure that “Terrain” is spelled correctly and included at the end. If you have done that correctly, the last thing I can think about would be to copy and paste the image onto a new canvas and resave it. Sometimes that will get rid of any possible glitches

Title: Re: Two issues... Map maker crashing, and markings issue
Post by: Muxasii on October 31, 2017, 01:32:53 am

I did all that you said, and the last part, many times but still doesn't work :,(

Title: Re: Two issues... Map maker crashing, and markings issue
Post by: VortexAlive on October 31, 2017, 05:35:01 am

You can use GIMP simply for the saving part.

Here's a tutorial that includes some steps for making a height-map: https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=62143.0
You can also try using & modifying (copy and paste your heightmap into it) this:
http://www.mediafire.com/view/ausqlcih5y3qd3v/TestHeightmap.jpg
It's just a flat, standard heightmap for getting started... it has everything set up already.
You'll have to put it somewhere fh can find it though.
Also: You can change the .jpg to .png by using "file > save as" if you want to keep using .png, which makes the map smoother. =)

Title: Re: Two issues... Map maker crashing, and markings issue
Post by: Muxasii on October 31, 2017, 08:33:40 pm

Quote from: VortexAlive on October 31, 2017, 05:35:01 am

You can use GIMP simply for the saving part.

Here's a tutorial that includes some steps for making a height-map: https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=62143.0
You can also try using & modifying (copy and paste your heightmap into it) this:
http://www.mediafire.com/view/ausqlcih5y3qd3v/TestHeightmap.jpg
It's just a flat, standard heightmap for getting started... it has everything set up already.
You'll have to put it somewhere fh can find it though.
Also: You can change the .jpg to .png by using "file > save as" if you want to keep using .png, which makes the map smoother. =)

I don't have GIMP and I don't want to waste space with a program that I won't even use that'll only take up space on my computer, while I have better things that I can download :/