Post pics of cool maps that you've found around the net. Maybe it'll help spark some mapping creativity. :aco:
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All of this guy's maps are awesome. Check out his deviantart page for more. (http://sylvanor.deviantart.com/)
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This one isn't all that flashy, but I do like the subtle lighting and how cozy it feels.
Whoa, neat!! I do really like the second one, too. :D If I see any, I'll be sure to post them here!
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I like the lighting on this one!
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Made by: zakfoss (rpgmakervx.net)
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By Hyperben 2
Of course I'd find one of Joy's maps ;____; <3
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So beautiful *__*
Joy is the greatest mapper I've still ever seen.
I'd say a tossup between Joy and Exhydra ;o
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I get a really strong Exodar vibe from the top one. I like it a lot.
Hey, Ryosis! Long time, no see! :-)
Huh...it does kind of look like Exodar, now that you mention it... o__o (took me a second to remember what that was, since I haven't played WoW in 6-7 years)
You make it sound like I'm never around. :P And yeah, it's been a minute since I've played WoW. I haven't been very active this expansion.
But small addendum to that, it looks more like Dalaran, (http://th00.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2011/098/e/2/lighty_dalaran____by_fanatican-d3die1d.jpg) at least architecturally. The lighting is pretty similar to the Exodar, though.
That aside, I was wondering what really inspired people as far as mapping goes? Obviously, studying other great maps is a good way to get inspiration, but what about from other sources? I know for me, watching Sherlock Holmes really helped with the 19th Century London vibe I'm so fond of.
Quote from: Ryosis on September 05, 2014, 12:11:10 AM
That aside, I was wondering what really inspired people as far as mapping goes? Obviously, studying other great maps is a good way to get inspiration, but what about from other sources? I know for me, watching Sherlock Holmes really helped with the 19th Century London vibe I'm so fond of.
Hmmm...that's a good question. I got a pretty strong surge of inspiration from Dragon's Dogma, actually. They aren't necessarily pretty, but they were neat in a gritty, historical kind of way. Not that I would know the accuracy of how historical they are, but that game has a way of creating the dusty-road, stone-walled atmosphere that seems to fit the bill.
That being said, I quickly started to go more for games that are visually appealing. Rune Factory 3 is probably my favorite visuals-wise of the series. That feeling when you find out that your farm is located under a giant, beautiful tree. ;_;
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The maps are generally very cozy and comfortable-looking. *_*
The game has classy, cozy fantasy maps that I absolutely adore. :gracie:
I don't really have much to contribute to this thread, but I do like it a lot.
This is a good thread.
Right there with ya, Arrow.
I haven't played Dragon's Dogma, unfortunately, but I feel where you're coming from, yuyu. Part of the reason I loved Skyrim so much was because if the realistic setting. I've come to realize that I just really love realism.
That said, I also love inserting fantasy elements into settings they have no earthly business being in. 19th Century London-esque setting with elves, dwarves, and goblins? Why yes.
There's also something to be said of the contrast between realistic environments and more outlandish ones. I love the abrupt shift; it really makes those environments stand out and invoke an even greater sense of awe. Stumbling upon Blackreach by complete accident was one of my favorite moments from Skyrim, but that's a whole different topic of discussion entirely.
Quote from: Ryosis on September 05, 2014, 05:33:45 AM
I haven't played Dragon's Dogma, unfortunately, but I feel where you're coming from, yuyu. Part of the reason I loved Skyrim so much was because if the realistic setting. I've come to realize that I just really love realism.
That said, I also love inserting fantasy elements into settings they have no earthly business being in. 19th Century London-esque setting with elves, dwarves, and goblins? Why yes.
There's also something to be said of the contrast between realistic environments and more outlandish ones. I love the abrupt shift; it really makes those environments stand out and invoke an even greater sense of awe. Stumbling upon Blackreach by complete accident was one of my favorite moments from Skyrim, but that's a whole different topic of discussion entirely.
Oh, gawsh, Blackreach ;__; so pretty! I'm totally with you on that one - I like to be surprised. ;o Too much of the same type of scenery gets pretty old.
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From ManuYasha (http://manuyasha.deviantart.com/) on deviantart.
Also a couple from celianna (http://pinkfirefly.deviantart.com/)
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Quote from: acolyte on September 10, 2014, 06:19:54 PM
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From ManuYasha (http://manuyasha.deviantart.com/) on deviantart.
I like this one, and the rest of his/her work. Sometimes I find myself caught off-guard with the maps that can be made using the RTP tiles.
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From ManuYasha (http://manuyasha.deviantart.com/) on deviantart.
Rtp tiles & custom made ones inspire me a lot. I really wanna get back to playing in rpg maker whenever I see maps like this.
Meanwhile; here's another few that's been sitting around my computer who were used as references: (Sadly I dunno who the authors are)
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(I know this one was from Deviantart and the guy does amazing custom rtp maps)
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No clue who they are from, but their quite inspiring, and gives some good ideas:
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I usually don't like the more cartoony tiles from celianna, but I do like this map:
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I also love Hanzo Kimura's XP edits:
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Looking back through some of the older posts in the Screenshot Thread. The Shadow (http://rmrk.net/index.php?topic=13626.msg251647#msg251647) posted a lot of good maps, and still does every once in a while.
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The shadow's use of photobucket has me a bit concerned though. A lot of the other photobucket images have broken links. I'm wondering if we should rehost some of these mapping examples in case they get taken down?
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By hypersnake22 (http://hypersnake22.deviantart.com/)
How do people do this? ._.
Parallax mapping is a strange dark magic I wish to some day learn.
Good grief, these look amazing...
-flap
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:gracie:
From Zackfoss (http://zachfoss.deviantart.com/art/RPG-Maker-Parallax-Mountain-Map-460154299)
all this shit is making me want to get back into RM whhyyyy
WHYNOT
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Ugh, mapspiration. That's exactly what I need right now. Bloody dry spell, making games take so bloody long to make.
But then I see maps like these and wonder why I'm doing this in the first place.
God, they're so beautiful.
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From Champgaming (http://champgaming.deviantart.com/)
NICE
Revitalizing this thread with a game I came across yesterday called Amber Throne.
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Full imgur album here (http://imgur.com/a/O9aFY).
My god, I love that.
http://riseofdragonsouls.blogspot.com/2012_02_01_archive.html (http://riseofdragonsouls.blogspot.com/2012_02_01_archive.html)
This guy is amazing. Their site's in spanish or something but srsly go look at their stuff.
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ohwow
that is so beautiful O_O
Though the sprites don't really compare to the awesomeness of the maps, honestly ;_;
Ara Fell has very concise, varied, detailed and attractive maps. It also makes good use of mobile actors and effects to liven up the scene.
[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ8uXqQDhws[/yt]
Dear god that world is so cool *__*
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by Goatrider (http://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?/topic/12266-game-map-screenshots-3/?p=152749)
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by Kdtwifi (http://orig13.deviantart.net/db85/f/2014/170/d/c/map_2_rpg_maker_vx_ace_by_kdtwifi-d7n0iq7.png)
That second one suffers from tile-vomit, to be honest...
I dunno, I thought it was cute.
I don't think it's bad, I just think there's a little too much going on. It's better than the map being too bare, I suppose :P
I'll agree to that. I myself find that when mapping I try to make everything something to look at. It works for more chibi styles, but I have to say that the realism that the parallax maps are capable of is stunning. I just don't have a knack for it.
Oh no... Now I'm gonna go waste my time trying... Where's grafikal when you need him!?!?
I liked the second map just fine. I think the main reason it looks like too much is because it's the RTP and the bright colors are all jumping out at once. Not a bad map, but the RTP is evil. :mad:
I just don't think you need something new on every tile, it's a bit much. There's a fine line between too empty and too full that you want to straddle.
It's got about as much clutter as the first map, just a completely different style/tileset, and the clutter is a little less natural.
I don't think the first map has as much; maybe it is an illusion caused by the pathway being more clearly defined, wider, and free from clutter.