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Title: Mapping Tutorial: Post Town.
Post by: Jalkson on May 09, 2007, 07:50:04 PM
This is an answer to a request for an RTP Post Town tutorial.


Here we go.

I made my map 50x50

Step One:

Fill the first layer with some grass, don't forget to add some darker colored grass, and some dirt.

[spoiler](https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi67.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh296%2FJalkson%2FRMXP%2FPost%2520Town%2520Tutorial%2FStep-1.png&hash=d272b98001929a852037407a2eadf6f86c0fce04)[/spoiler]


Step Two:

I like to add some water around the town a bit, to help keep it enclosed a bit.

[spoiler](https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi67.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh296%2FJalkson%2FRMXP%2FPost%2520Town%2520Tutorial%2FStep-2.png&hash=d843cc851b48ac5f6e0bd6b0f29c40e08c4e1c16)[/spoiler]


Step Three:

Add the basic houses around where you want them.  This might look a little funny to some people, but you'll understand if you read this.
http://rmrk.net/index.php/topic,9150.0.html

[spoiler](https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi67.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh296%2FJalkson%2FRMXP%2FPost%2520Town%2520Tutorial%2FStep-3.png&hash=b4aafc8ec0e236639fdef397a2c28f594519b034)[/spoiler]


Step Four:

Go ahead and finish the houses, and put some trees around to help enclose the town some, and make it more natural.

[spoiler](https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi67.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh296%2FJalkson%2FRMXP%2FPost%2520Town%2520Tutorial%2FStep-4.png&hash=78e23b42f90ef9c3794cb2056d5419fa6d17dc2b)[/spoiler]


Step Five:

Add some details to the map, and houses.  Give them windows, add some plants and other random stuff around.

[spoiler](https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi67.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh296%2FJalkson%2FRMXP%2FPost%2520Town%2520Tutorial%2FStep-5.png&hash=7cf9b6ba30c5e157eceb32577396dab42c0b1025)[/spoiler]



Step Six:

Add some events, people, animals, smoke, doors.  All that good stuff.

[spoiler](https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi67.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh296%2FJalkson%2FRMXP%2FPost%2520Town%2520Tutorial%2FStep-6.png&hash=58d0dec2edf288f29f1ab9ffedd90a4fd08a66d2)[/spoiler]


And this is what it should look like ingame.

[spoiler](https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi67.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh296%2FJalkson%2FRMXP%2FPost%2520Town%2520Tutorial%2FStep-7.png&hash=d3fb6a0c97294ce2fe2ea96a07a3d4e0b4ec30d9)[/spoiler]



*Note* I know I didn't put doors, as this is a special town. :P  Also if they're are mapping errors, or it seems empty, I'm sorry.  I made the map, and tutorial in about 15 minutes. 

As always feedback is appreciated. 
Title: Re: Mapping Tutorial: Post Town.
Post by: Kokowam on May 09, 2007, 07:51:37 PM
Nice!!! Only thing I recommend is making the map look a little more "full." Place more flowers and stuff around the town. Other than that, good job!
Title: Re: Mapping Tutorial: Post Town.
Post by: Irock on May 09, 2007, 07:59:44 PM
It's a bit empty, and I noticed one mapping error.

Other than that. good job.
Title: Re: Mapping Tutorial: Post Town.
Post by: Kokowam on May 09, 2007, 08:01:34 PM
Quote from: Irockman1 on May 09, 2007, 07:59:44 PM
It's a bit empty, and I noticed one mapping error.
Don't be a meanie and just tell him the error so people don't accidentally mess up. X_X
Title: Re: Mapping Tutorial: Post Town.
Post by: Irock on May 09, 2007, 08:10:28 PM
Okay, don't put a ladder on the wall of a house, unless it looks like it's propped up against it.

;)
Title: Re: Mapping Tutorial: Post Town.
Post by: Kokowam on May 09, 2007, 08:15:04 PM
Ah.... It's only in the in-game screenshot. Just move it one square down.
Title: Re: Mapping Tutorial: Post Town.
Post by: The Shadow on May 09, 2007, 08:21:29 PM
Like all have said already, the mapping is a little bit empty, but it's a good tutorial.