Mouse's stuff

[Redrobes]

I really must put myself through the blender once again now with its V2.8 UI. The old one was hopeless but I am assured that the new one is much better and much more consistent. I know its a great app. The only thing that was letting it down was its UI and if that has been fixed it should be on my list of apps I use.

[Falconius]

I have to admit... I'm terrified of Blender. I mean, jeez, I don't even know where to start.

Start with one of the basic courses by Blender Guru on Youtube. When I did it years ago I used his donut one from back then, I imagine his new donut playlist is just as good. But he's gt a few beginner series if you look on his channel. What I did was just sat down and went through step by step as he did, pausing the video for each step. It requires a lot of time, I'd budget about two or three times the length of the video for each video.

I really must put myself through the blender once again now with its V2.8 UI. The old one was hopeless but I am assured that the new one is much better and much more consistent. I know its a great app. The only thing that was letting it down was its UI and if that has been fixed it should be on my list of apps I use.

It's better in very many ways (and of course with some new annoyances all it's own, especially for people used to the old), but it is still just as extremely complicated. I think the only way to get through it is baby steps, but just head down one foot in front of the other. The program is so ridiculously useful though that it really is worthwhile to learn.

[ChickPea]

Thanks for the tip, Falconius. I'll try to take a look this weekend, when I have more time.

[Kier]

Start with one of the basic courses by Blender Guru on Youtube. When I did it years ago I used his donut one from back then, I imagine his new donut playlist is just as good. But he's gt a few beginner series if you look on his channel. What I did was just sat down and went through step by step as he did, pausing the video for each step. It requires a lot of time, I'd budget about two or three times the length of the video for each video.


It's better in very many ways (and of course with some new annoyances all it's own, especially for people used to the old), but it is still just as extremely complicated. I think the only way to get through it is baby steps, but just head down one foot in front of the other. The program is so ridiculously useful though that it really is worthwhile to learn.

I agree with everything you said. Tutorials, and follow along. Its how I started. I have always used real textures in my mapping. I made like 1 or 2 maps in CC3 before I was trying to create realistic textures in GIMP, then stuck with GIMP. And ended up on Blender for trees, as they were the hardest asset to find in good resolution. Its really incredible what can be done. I have only scratched the surface, but has been fun.

[Ilanthar]

Glad to see your work again, Mouse!

[Mouse]

Interesting conversation - thanks guys! However, I'm only here for a few minutes today, so I will answer just a few of your comments directly:

I have to admit... I'm terrified of Blender. I mean, jeez, I don't even know where to start.

Mad respect to all you Blender users!!

Oh I know! I find it quite frustrating at times. Whenever there is an update I have to learn it all over again, but as Red points out it's just too useful to not bother with it.

I really must put myself through the blender once again now with its V2.8 UI. The old one was hopeless but I am assured that the new one is much better and much more consistent. I know its a great app. The only thing that was letting it down was its UI and if that has been fixed it should be on my list of apps I use.

I am quite envious of anyone who doesn't have to do this every single time there is what they call a 'minor update'! Hats off to you, Red

Glad to see your work again, Mouse!

Hi Ilanthar! Thank you

[Mouse]

I can't quite believe it's been so long since I last posted something to look at on this thread, but then... a lot has happened hasn't it!

I hope you are all safe and well!

I've been working on several new mapping styles for Profantasy for most of the interveining time. There were 3 new Cartographer's Annual styles in 2021. First up was Darklands Overland, for which this is the example map.

Dalmarinia.jpg

Then I did Darklands City, parts 1 and 2

CA177 Aramalina - Rivers Meet District.jpg Brightwater.JPG

And Marine Dungeon, parts 1 and 2

CA175 Undersea Portal.JPG CA180 The Temple at Miral Bay.jpg

My first style for this year's annual was published today - the Winter Village style.

Winter Village 4000.JPG

Enjoy!

[Redrobes]

Nice to see you back in town again mouse. And there was me thinking that you might have given up mapping.... you should have posted these over the course of the last two years and let us savour each map in turn. I am liking the winter village houses with the snow on the roofs especially.

[Jaxilon]

Hey Mouse, I'm glad I just happened to take a look today and caught these. They look so good!
I really like the temple at Miral bay and the water although the town ones are fabulous as well.

[Falconius]

Lol, welcome back Mouse Those styles look great.