Walking to Other Maps

 

The world grows considerably after you take your first steps.

How to Make a Tile

I'm using GraphicsGale, which is free for Windows. Mac users may find luck with Pixen or Asesprite.

Step 1:
Tiles are 50px by 50px. Creating a new custom grid in GG will set you right. Alternatively, you can just draw a 50x50 rectangle, then draw inside that.

Step 2:
Like a jigsaw puzzle, it's best to start with the edges first. That way, you know they overlap right.

Step 3:
Fill in the middle, still janky and one color. Just need a blueprint.

Step 4:
Get yourself a palette, if you haven't yet.

(Four colors. Kinda blurry here.)




Step 5:
Fill in the shapes, then get rid of those jagged edges!

Er, I mean...

Step 6:
COLORING!!!

Step 7:
Give it a background color, and be sure to color the background with different stuff so it looks complex. Then add a few lil doodads in the blank spaces and you're all set.

Step 8: After EMAILING US for a username and login go to bartholomewsdomain dot org backslash Admin. Then do Gallery > Tiles > Pictures:

Step 9:
Add that sucker. Then go to Map Tile Types and bless your new friend with a name.

Step 10:
Go to a map of your choosing and click on a tile...

...what kinda tile you want?...

BOOM! (you can also double-click on the tiles to the left and stamp it wherever you please).

All done in less time than it takes to roast a chicken.

-Joe