Report, edit, etc...Posted by Atreyu) on 2006-06-17 at 20:48:19
Ok I have a question about custom terrain. Im working on a new rpg and I want a little custom in it so i was wondering if you start out with ISOM and if you want a part in that area to be custom you use tile or do you start out with tile?
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Zeratul_101 on 2006-06-17 at 21:32:40
its generally a good idea to start with ISOM. you can usually get away without a premade isom layout for smaller pieces, but for a whole map, always use isom
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Jello-Jigglers on 2006-06-17 at 22:28:12
QUOTE(Zeratul_101 @ Jun 17 2006, 06:32 PM)
its generally a good idea to start with ISOM. you can usually get away without a premade isom layout for smaller pieces, but for a whole map, always use isom
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Agreed. I start with isometrical and then edit what I want.
(question, why do people cap the isom like so: 'ISOM'? That usually refers to the crappy program titled ISOM...)
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One thing... I always seem to 'run out of room'(if you know what I mean), so make sure you leave enough space between everything just in case.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Atreyu) on 2006-06-17 at 23:27:44
yeah im not going to make an entire map of custom terrain just a couple parts so i should make the entire map of isom ( thats for you jello lol ) and add the custom after im done with the tileset right?
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Zeratul_101 on 2006-06-18 at 01:06:49
yep, exactly that way. it might take a little bit of work though to make every align right and you can't blend isom with individually placed tiles.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Atreyu) on 2006-06-18 at 01:07:31
I know but i was just wondering because it be a big pain in the ass to have to do it all with tiles....
Report, edit, etc...Posted by WoodenFire on 2006-06-18 at 10:43:14
ISOM was the best program eVER...
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Atreyu) on 2006-06-18 at 12:09:19
I never really actually used it, actually I never have lol....
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Doodle77(MM) on 2006-06-18 at 12:23:21
ISOM is the name of the isometrical tile mapping section in the CHK.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Atreyu) on 2006-06-18 at 12:29:25
what are you talking about? whats CHK? because im talking about the program ISOM
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Inspektah-Deck on 2006-06-18 at 12:48:50
Its generally a good idea to start out with isom so you stuff doesn't end up with hieght problems or width problems. But for small peices knock yourself out.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by PuRe( on 2006-06-18 at 22:50:09
just start with isom, then put in some tiles, customize and stuff, and voila. If its blocky u can be noobish sorta and add some sprites to cover it up or just leave it