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Shadow Fury: This magnificent template is approved!
Shadow Fury: This magnificent template is approved!
(4 ratings)
If this is the terrain of a campaign you're creating, does that mean you're importing your files in the import manager instead of using the campaign importer?
Because you should really use the campaign importer instead of the normal importer if you're going to have multiple maps in your campaign.
This is quite a nice template. The usage of doodads and the manipulation of special effects was simply magnificent. The way you used the mist and fog to give a creepy look to the entrance of the caves was definitely impressive; one couldn't ask for a better effect. The trick of the blue lava cracks altogether turned out to give a very pleasant magical aspect to the frozen ponds (were they even ponds?). You chose wisely the doodads to use for your template because in terms of doodads you did a very good job.
However, when I saw the tiles, I was disappointed. They do not really seem to fit with the doodads. The contrast and difference in colours/tonalities is unattractive this the landscape doesn't seem to have any link with the environment.
Tile variation is another point... you missed that. You've put sand and dirt everywhere; two tiles that look really similar. You could certainly be more creative on this part and add a greater variation of tiles.
One of the most awkward issues is the enormousness of the doodads. They are so large that they obstruct the normal camera view, making it very hard utilizing this template for playable maps. You should reduce the size of those annoyingly gigantic doodads so that they have a more acceptable size.
Finally, may I ask why the southeastern zone is totally empty? There's just a huge hourglass and nothing more. That's not what makes a template complete.
Wow, I've nearly forgotten this awesome template. Have you updated it? I received a notification saying so but I'd like to confirm before doing anything.
From what I can see from the screenshots this is way better than 3/5, it should not even be compared.
Though there is a lack of decoration objects on the ground.
From what I can see from the screenshots this is way better than 3/5, it should not even be compared.
After the update, you are right, the 3/5 doesn't do justice to the template anymore, time for a change.
I must admit, I'm impressed. The special effects, the fog, the rocks... just everything is astonishing!
I would give it a 5/5 but as Chaosy said, the ground lacks decoration and didn't receive enough awesomeness. I'm no expert terrainer so I leave it to you to figure out what could beautify it. Try experimenting with various doodads until you get something satisfying.
Also try to do something for the awkward shadows.
Seems like a solid 4/5 after the update, it seems a bit too random and all doodads don't match to reach 5/5 right now.
I loved it. Thanks for share this awesome work. Solid 5/5 mark.