Both of the stairs in that stairwell look like they are going down. You should horizontally flip the stair overlay on the Top half (but keep the gradient as it is) so that they look like they are going different directions. That stairway spirals up counter clockwise. The shaded part of the tread should always be downward of the highlighted edge.
I see it now. They look good.Originally Posted by Hervis
Stairs touch up
Hey folks! Thanks for taking the time to provide some feedback. I cranked up Photoshop and started trying some things... tell me what you think of this:
STAIRS_TEST_04.jpg
On the stairs going up (the top set of stairs) I removed the gradient and eased off the fade to black some. Does this look better? Is it easier to tell which ones are going "UP" and which ones are going "DOWN" now?
Thanks!
I think that those look the best so far. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Hervis! That's what I needed to hear!
Hey wthrasherb,
I made an account on this forum just because of this project, your work is looking great so far, please keep going! If there is anything people can do to help, just ask. There are a LOT of people looking for a nice workable map of Castle Ravenloft.
Just a heads up, someone posted this thread to reddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/dndnext/com...ild_is_making/
Which is how I know about this. Thought I'd make an account here and say how awesome your progress is!
Thanks!
WolfgangSho
Neat!Thanks for the kinds words and the encouragement! It really helps. I will DEFINITELY keep working, but my progress has been slowed a little due to starting a new job. Gotta love unemployment for the time it gives ya to do art, but art doesn't pay the bills....... yet
So everyone reading this, please be patient. I will work as fast as I am able.
I've made it a little further than my last post, but I'm still just working on stairs. I'm taking extra care with them, because I've tried a few variations on how to do the stairs and MOST of them looked horrible. I figure I wouldn't post every time I draw a new set of stairs
I should be able to get some good work done tomorrow. Stay tuned!
more stairs...
Just a quick post so people know I'm still working
These stairs are kicking my ass... but I think I'm figuring it out now.
These are the smaller stairwells K64 and K21.
STAIRS_TEST_05.jpg
I know there's not much to comment on, but any feedback is always welcome!
Thanks!
More to come!
Hmm. I'm not sure its much of an improvement to be honest. At the end of the day, it's something that's virtually impossible to protray realistically. I remember trying on my watchtower map, which was unsatisfying if I recall. I recommend you just keep it simple, it probably doesn't really matter which way is up or down, people will be able to work it out, and don't worry about it too much. Perfect something that's actually perfectable.
I think your stairs, and your maps overall, look very good. Even earlier versions I could tell what was going up or down.
If I was going to nitpick the only thing I would say is maybe the stair shadows could be slightly transparent (not solid black) and the edge of the shadow on the stairs going down (like the part just to the right of the horizontal red arrow tip on the last update of the two stairwells) could be less hard, more feathered.
But that is very minor and I'm not familiar with VTT so my comments may be moot.
Great job so far on these maps.
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