Ivanneth's Terrain

[Ivanneth]

This is terrain made by me.
[duh]
First two are Ultimate Terraining Map, the rest aren't. They're made by me, with doodads from Nasrudin.

EDIT:

Added the map of screens 5, 6, 7 & 8. Enjoy. Note that I'm not 100% sure that all the triggers work.

Tell me if they do!!​

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EDIT 2: Added three screens made with B2M's RTES models.

 

[Craka_J]

I like the last two most. They all need more doodads though. Something to keep the terrain looking alive and not empty, but making sense at the same time.
~Craka_J
time for bed

 

[Ivanneth]

Yeah, I know. They were made in a hurry, too ...

 

[Bob27]

For the first one, you should make a bit of the variation in the road. I mean it looks really bad and unrealistic when you have a straight line of dirt going down, try and variate the shape of it a bit.

And as Craka said, you need to add some more doodads, like some shrubs and grass around the trees would be a good thing to do. Also some crates and barrels around the houses would look good as well.

 

[Gilles]

I like the second one and last one. The last one has way more in it then the third. Maybe the third could use the same trees as in the last one. You could add water life to the second one if you want. Might look better.

 

[ragingspeedhorn]

I like the first one the most, but then again that one is mostly just a doodad showcase. All in all this looks good but needs some more time put into it.

 

[Craka_J]

Here is are two kits to help you improve the first terrain greatly:
http://wc3campaigns.net/showthread.php?t=81725 - Moria doodads kit.
http://wc3campaigns.net/showthread.php?t=94305 - Underground doodads kit.
~Craka_J

 

[Ivanneth]

Gilles, they're exactly the same trees. The problem with the third one is that it's right out in the corner, so I couldn't take it of all the things, and there's random stuff there now.

 

[Gilles]

I didn't think they were different, I just meant that in the third screen up at the top it looks plain, it could use a tree or something, the last screen has more in it and looks nicer.

 

[Ivanneth]

Oh, I see. Well, as I [maybe] said, the third one was right at the top, so I had to be really careful, and, also, it's not very 'finished' 'round there.

 

[Gilles]

Ahh, well lets hope you finish it!

 

[Ivanneth]

Dont think so ... I never finish maps. =(

 

[PurgeandFire]

Try to play around with fog.

 

[Craka_J]

Yeah. Trust me, fog makes your map look so much better when it is chosen wisely. To make a brownish/tan fog, go in Scenario>Map Options and then set the fog color to Orange. After you click Orange, select a custom fog after that and start to decrease the Blue and Green colors just a bit. If that doesn't work then decrease Blue and Red instead a little. Fog will go best with Deserts and dry areas.
~Craka_J

 

[Ivanneth]

I don't really use terrain fogs very often, I find them kindof useless, but oh well. Anyway, added a new one.

 

[Craka_J]

Looks great, glad to see you've taken my advice to go wild with environment doodads as well. Only advice I have is to make some variation with hills and add more rocks. Perhaps add a river or pond as well. Very nicely done work though! You are improving.
~Craka_J

 

[Gilles]

Looks pretty nice, although I dislike the fog. Maybe a blue or a darker green. I agree with Craka, height variation would be nice, but I disagree with the pond, I think everyone (Including me) adds water to almost every terrain. Nice to see a change!

 

[Ivanneth]

Yes, the actual map of it wasn't 'terrainal', it was some random shooting kind of map. But you didn't control just one person. I'll upload it as soon as the bugs are fixed.

 

[Gilles]

What, wasn't terrainal? What does that mean?

 

[Craka_J]

I believe that since it is for his FPS map, the First Person Camera can mess up on hills and elevated grounds. I know this problem, I have this problem with my FPS map as well. Therefor, I excuse the lack of hill/height variation.
Good luck with your map! Good FPS maps require commitment, skill, and determination when you're making it. However I look forward to checking it out!
~Craka_J

 

[Ivanneth]

Huh? Who said it's FPS? D: It's actually normal WC3 cam.

 

[Craka_J]

Oh when you said One Person I somehow read that as First Person... Apolgies Mr.Ivanneth
~Craka_J

 

[Ivanneth]

Lol. It's alright, 'Mr' Craka. Anyway, I uploaded 3 more, I love the last one.

EDIT: Uploaded the map itself. As it says, not sure if all the triggers work. Tell me if they do.

 

[Craka_J]

I like the tree screenshots before the last one. I'm not a big fan of upside-down camera angles. No offense!
~Craka_J

 

[Ivanneth]

Lol. Yeah, I was kinda bored ^^

 

[Craka_J]

Heh, yeah I can tell. The upside down view gives that away quite clearly!
~Craka_J

 

[Gilles]

I played the map. Not bad I guess, simple. Maybe add heroes, and the terrain wasn't bad at all, but way too repetitive, make different areas. Barrens, forest, jungle. Although the tiles will be less varied or you will have to use WEU, which most people don't recommend.

 

[Ivanneth]

Ahh? Why make so many areas? It's a really simple map.

 

[Gilles]

Well IMO it would be much more appealing with different areas, but if don't think so it still is a pretty decent map. Although the game play is not all that great.

 

[Ivanneth]

I made it out of boredom. People do weird things when they're bored.

 

[Revolve]

Picture 1: I really like this one, cool cave effect, and u used mostly "Support column" right?
Picture 2: Idea is good, doodads aswell, except that the gateways to bridge are "tauren style" and the building is "orc style". The terrain variation looks a little bit weird too.
Picture 3 and 4: Great!! Could use more people and more doodads, but good use of buildings.
Picture 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10: I think it's too green, could use some other things too. Maybe peoples and/or animals, and maybe some village. The mountain lack a little variation, but except that, it looks good.

 

[Ivanneth]

5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. They were for the map. It's supposed to be simple, and I don't suppose it'd be better if I added a droid or two in, would it?

 

[Gilles]

I like the second last one, the first of the waterfalls. The last one, the second waterfall, looks very plain in the river and on the shore. I do think it's a tad green, maybe a different fog would make it better as well.

 

[Craka_J]

I like the second to last instead of the last one because it shows more environment. Good work so far
~Craka_J

 

[Gilles]

That's what I said Craka.

 

[Craka_J]

Oh, didn't read your post lol
Sorry!
~Craka_J

 

[Ivanneth]

Oh yes. I uploaded those two. Those were from a map called Scourge Survival, where I made the terrain for a friend.