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Pimping my worldmap here. Still WIP... long way to go, but I'm pretty proud of what I've done so far...
Couple of shapes in different colors and you would have a big semi precious gem collection...
Sorry-
Forgot to mention the Token script needs a solid shape with transparency as a template.
So this:
template.png
Can get you this:
template2.png
-Rob A>
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Thanks a TON Rob. One question, the outer glow, can that be an optional step? I have a ton of images to do, and if it's easy to script would rather not have to go turn off the layer on each one before I save out to png.
I watched the script run on the satin process and that was wicked cool as the thing just kind of warped itself.... If you can find some more time, I would love to see something more detailed on how to (or if there is a GIMP tutorial out there that you can point me to). I know it's not useful for mapping, but that satin effect is SWEET.
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I updated the script on the previous page. If you set the glow size to 0 it doesn't create the glow layer.
I also added an angle, so you can set the angle the highlight will be on. The default is 90 (North).
The satin technique is derived from this photoshop tutorial.
-Rob A>
My tutorials: Using GIMP to Create an Artistic Regional Map ~ All My Tutorials
My GIMP Scripts: Rotating Brush ~ Gradient from Image ~ Mosaic Tile Helper ~ Random Density Map ~ Subterranean Map Prettier ~ Tapered Stroke Path ~ Random Rotate Floating Layer ~ Batch Image to Pattern ~ Better Seamless Tiles ~ Tile Shuffle ~ Scale Pattern ~ Grid of Guides ~ Fractalize path ~ Label Points
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Off topic but I have to say that I love the SCU idea. Laughed so hard I pulled something.
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