Hogscape
11th level Troll
Stalwart of the Trollbridge
It's not the years, it's the mileage.
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Post by Hogscape on Feb 18, 2006 23:37:23 GMT -5
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Hogscape
11th level Troll
Stalwart of the Trollbridge
It's not the years, it's the mileage.
Posts: 2,126
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Post by Hogscape on Feb 18, 2006 23:49:23 GMT -5
The floor plan of the Troll's Trove is now up. Does anyone know of a suitable freeware programme that I could use to turn this interior into a more professional looking image?
Cheers
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Boozer
4th Level Troll
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Post by Boozer on Feb 19, 2006 5:02:55 GMT -5
Hogscape, you could try the products from MapMage? If you take a look here web.ukonline.co.uk/angora/atankmap.htm there's an example of one of their packages. They offer several software packages but you have to pay for the best ones. I have them all so I'd be happy to do a map for you if you wish. Or you could use AutoRealm, which is free to download but a bit of a pig to get used to. www.rpglibrary.org/software/autorealm/. If you look here web.ukonline.co.uk/angora/Rage.htm and take a look at the PDF file for the adventure, you will see some basic interiors created using AutoRealm. Then of course there is Dungeon Crafter, which I think you have already, but again, I have dowloaded all the free extra tiles and images so if you need any help feel free to ask. Hope that helps. |
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Hogscape
11th level Troll
Stalwart of the Trollbridge
It's not the years, it's the mileage.
Posts: 2,126
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Post by Hogscape on Feb 19, 2006 5:17:23 GMT -5
Thanks for the tips Boozer. AutoRealm looks nice (I've downloaded it) but a bit too 'AutoCAD' for my humble brain.
MapMage also looks nice but my disposable income is currently running into the red at an alarming rate so I can't make any non-essential purchases just yet.
The Rage interiors are excellent (in fact the entire adventure is a beautiful production). If you could a go at creating the Trove for me in your scarce spare-time that would be much appreciated.
I do have some of the additional tilesets for Dungeon Crafter but using customer tiles is much less user-friendly than using the default sets. Where might I find some more?
Thanks again Boozer!
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Hogscape
11th level Troll
Stalwart of the Trollbridge
It's not the years, it's the mileage.
Posts: 2,126
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Post by Hogscape on Feb 20, 2006 3:25:53 GMT -5
Hey, Boozer, what mapping tool did you use for Goblin Crag - this brilliant!
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Boozer
4th Level Troll
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Post by Boozer on Feb 20, 2006 3:41:09 GMT -5
The maps were done in Dungeon Crafter by the Chimera Hobby Group in Italy, then spruced-up a bit in Photoshop. Nice work by the Italians! I think they used the basic tiles with some of their own custom drawn ones. The result is excellent as you say. Check-out 'Map of the Month' over at the Tavern, that's Dungeon Crafter too, but without any additional work or special tile sets. web.ukonline.co.uk/angora/mapmonth.htm |
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Hogscape
11th level Troll
Stalwart of the Trollbridge
It's not the years, it's the mileage.
Posts: 2,126
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Post by Hogscape on Feb 20, 2006 5:14:51 GMT -5
That is an excellent map. In fact I might use it for a dungeon bash!
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Post by mahrundl on Mar 10, 2006 19:45:16 GMT -5
So, Hogscape, any idea when we can expect to see the rest of the Skolari Vaults?
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Hogscape
11th level Troll
Stalwart of the Trollbridge
It's not the years, it's the mileage.
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Post by Hogscape on Mar 11, 2006 4:23:38 GMT -5
I'm working on level 3 right now. About 25% complete methinks...
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Post by mahrundl on Mar 11, 2006 16:34:32 GMT -5
Excellent! Looking forward to seeing it.
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Post by branderwydd /|\ on Apr 17, 2006 9:08:52 GMT -5
hogscape~
i am unable to download the millet's crossing text, but i can get all of the other stuff: skolari vaults, all of the maps, etc. i don't know if there is a problem with the file or link.....
also, how about a progress report on SV levels 3 and 4?
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Hogscape
11th level Troll
Stalwart of the Trollbridge
It's not the years, it's the mileage.
Posts: 2,126
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Post by Hogscape on Apr 18, 2006 0:20:01 GMT -5
Hi Branderwydd, thanks for your interest. I ended up re-writing the whole thing from start to finish for publication in the Hobbit Hole - starting with issue 6. I've included plenty of new stuff and given the whole project a serious edit. Hope you like it.
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Post by branderwydd /|\ on Apr 18, 2006 9:34:36 GMT -5
hogscape~
when you say you've rewritten the whole project for HH6, does that include millet's crossing and all of the skolari vaults? what exactly will be included?
i'm looking forward to seeing what's been done, as i rather enjoy your style.
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Hogscape
11th level Troll
Stalwart of the Trollbridge
It's not the years, it's the mileage.
Posts: 2,126
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Post by Hogscape on Apr 18, 2006 20:32:19 GMT -5
Thanks very much Braderwydd.
Only the first part will appear in Hobbit Hole 6 along with a short story following a bunch of delvers 'doing' the dungeon.
The re-write included a more detailed background, adding bits to areas that were previously 'empty' and tacking on extra rooms and passages to make it worthwhile for readers to revist the dungeons. I also changed quite a few existing entries to make them more or less challenging after playtesting with 7e. In many cases, the critters needed a boost!
The entire project includes the village of Millet's Crossing (and the surrounding area), the Dungoen of the Rat (beginners dungeon) and the four-level Skolari Vaults 'upside down castle'.
I tend to be a bit verbose when I'm writing so I don't know at this stage how much will get into each issue but from what I've seen of issue 6 it's looking pretty good!
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