Map Showcase and Review Thread

[Inky]

EDIT: Made edits to this map, updates below.

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This is the first forest in my region. I posted an early version a while back, but it was in a totally different tileset and I've revamped a few things. Only thing left to do is make variance in the trees; but I always leave that for last. Any thoughts?

There are a few tile errors here and there, but those were just oversights. I'll fix 'em.

 

[Inky]

Okay, so I've been kinda torn on my mapping style lately. I've been trying to map in a slightly more official games style, as opposed to the slightly more realistic / organic looking maps. I do think this is too small, but am I on the right sort of track? I still want some detail, but was trying to refine.

EDIT: Made some adjustments

 

[PsyShockker]

I'm new to mapping...So, I need some feedback. (Some tiles aren't showing up because I put them as events.)

 

[Byakk0]

@PsySchokker: For the border of the 4 trees in the middle,if you're using ChaoticCherryCake's tileset you should use the 3x3 version of the tiles you used for the cliff on the left. Also,in my opinion, the placement of the trees for the border could be better.

 

[Inky]

I hate mapping interiors - they never look right - but here's a museum.

 

[Rot8er_ConeX]

Looks good to me.

I actually think I map better when I map indoors. Outdoors mapping sucks, which is why I want a specific team member for mapping..

 

[Inky]

Thanks!


I always feel the opposite - mainly because I find its easier to find variety in exterior environments. Whilst I'm not usually overly happy with exterior maps either, there's far more in terms of styles and shapes you can use to make the maps feel different and unique. Whereas for a house or something, I tend to only really stick with a base look and style, and it all ends up looking very similar.


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Here's a city. Not 100% happy with the roads, but yeah.

 

[Team pokémaster]

Thanks!


I always feel the opposite - mainly because I find its easier to find variety in exterior environments. Whilst I'm not usually overly happy with exterior maps either, there's far more in terms of styles and shapes you can use to make the maps feel different and unique. Whereas for a house or something, I tend to only really stick with a base look and style, and it all ends up looking very similar.


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Here's a city. Not 100% happy with the roads, but yeah.

It look so good ! Is it a custom tileset you used ?

 

[Team pokémaster]

Here is a start town I made.

It's in a region where industries have taken all the place, so it must look dirty. It's why I added ashes on the trees.

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What do you think about it ?

 

[Inky]

It look so good ! Is it a custom tileset you used ?

Thanks!

It's a tileset I put together from various other tilesets with a few edits I made myself. :)


As for your map, it's pretty good! I'd reduce the amount of houses, because there are a few too many, and match up the styles of building - the Burnt Tower from HGSS looks a little out of place in an otherwise very industrial city, unless it's meant to be a remnant of an older, less industrial city or something. A nice start!

 

[Team pokémaster]

Thanks!

It's a tileset I put together from various other tilesets with a few edits I made myself. :)


As for your map, it's pretty good! I'd reduce the amount of houses, because there are a few too many, and match up the styles of building - the Burnt Tower from HGSS looks a little out of place in an otherwise very industrial city, unless it's meant to be a remnant of an older, less industrial city or something. A nice start!

Thanks ! For my map, I remade it with DPPt graphics, because they're darker and less beautiful.

So here is the final result :

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And here is the 1st route, I find it a bit empty, but I couldn't put more grass, it would have been too much green :

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[Inky]

I posted this forest a while back, but since then I've been going through my maps and changing their size, detail level and general layouts. I wanted my maps to maintain a level of detail, but still have a vanilla feel - slightly more blocky layouts, etc., so I updated it. I'm quite happy with it, but any critiques would be appreciated!

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Thanks ! For my map, I remade it with DPPt graphics, because they're darker and less beautiful.

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So here is the final result :

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And here is the 1st route, I find it a bit empty, but I couldn't put more grass, it would have been too much green :

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I prefer the tiles there! I'd still say there's a few too many houses, because unless a lot of doors are locked, that's a lot of interiors to map, and you'd likely struggle to come up with unique dialogue for each house's NPCs too. As a slightly larger issue, I think the city may be a bit too big - I'd say maybe take out the middle row of houses that isn't linked to a path? Other than that, it's a decent map. Maybe add a few more details to make it look less like rows and rows of houses, too.


The route layout-wise looks fine, but you could do with losing that big open space in the middle of the map. There's a few empty spots too that are unnecessary, unless they serve a purpose within the context of the game - but even then, they could do with being reduced a little. Maybe take out a 5 - 10 tiles from the middle of the map and tighten it a little from there? Otherwise, as an initial map, I quite like it. :)

 

[Team pokémaster]

I posted this forest a while back, but since then I've been going through my maps and changing their size, detail level and general layouts. I wanted my maps to maintain a level of detail, but still have a vanilla feel - slightly more blocky layouts, etc., so I updated it. I'm quite happy with it, but any critiques would be appreciated!

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I prefer the tiles there! I'd still say there's a few too many houses, because unless a lot of doors are locked, that's a lot of interiors to map, and you'd likely struggle to come up with unique dialogue for each house's NPCs too. As a slightly larger issue, I think the city may be a bit too big - I'd say maybe take out the middle row of houses that isn't linked to a path? Other than that, it's a decent map. Maybe add a few more details to make it look less like rows and rows of houses, too.


The route layout-wise looks fine, but you could do with losing that big open space in the middle of the map. There's a few empty spots too that are unnecessary, unless they serve a purpose within the context of the game - but even then, they could do with being reduced a little. Maybe take out a 5 - 10 tiles from the middle of the map and tighten it a little from there? Otherwise, as an initial map, I quite like it. :)

Thanks for your advices :)

As for your map, I really like it ;) I've just one thing to say : you should take off the trees on the other side of the gate, because it looks like it is not an exit, just a house. But that's not really grave though.

 

[Inky]

Thanks for your advices :)

As for your map, I really like it ;) I've just one thing to say : you should take off the trees on the other side of the gate, because it looks like it is not an exit, just a house. But that's not really grave though.

You're welcome!


Yeah, I could maybe look at changing the gate, but you can't really see it in-game. It helps separate the area in my mind. Still, will have a look. Thanks! :)

 

[Inky]

It helps them feel more like cut off, concealed areas, which suits them being forests (and technically traditional RPG dungeons).

 

[Weedfanatic]

Edit: Just realized there is a map showcase thread.. xD
This is Route 2 from my MMO project I'm working on (Ember Red).
It's meant to keep the style of the original games, while being completely new.
It's pretty unfinished, and using official game graphics currently. I'm still working on new graphics.
Any feedback would be appreciated!

ROUTE 2

 

[tomix9tomix]

Hello, these two maps are for a game I am making

This is for "Ranger Camp Charlie" I do have event to fill the empty spaces, I just don't know how to screen shot them in.

This next image is a bit different from the stuff on this but it is still a map so I don't think it is against the rules. Sorry if it is

 

[Weedfanatic]

Hello, these two maps are for a game I am making

This is for "Ranger Camp Charlie" I do have event to fill the empty spaces, I just don't know how to screen shot them in.

This next image is a bit different from the stuff on this but it is still a map so I don't think it is against the rules. Sorry if it is

It looks good overall. :) I know you said events will cover some empty areas, but I still feel like some ground details/objects could be added in to make it less empty looking.

The only real problem I have with this map, as well as most other peoples maps, are that the trees look off because of how linear/clustered they are. It kind of looks more realistic/unique/better (In my opinion), when trees aren't placed 5 rows by 5 rows for example. Cut out corners, cut out the odd tree in a cluster, ect. That's just my own personal opinion though. It does seem like you sort of did that, just to a lesser extent. I guess it comes down partly to preference though. :)

I like the style of your in game map, it looks pretty good!
I'd suggest trying to do minor improvements, but I'm sure you're not quite finished with it yet.
Even as it is now, it looks great though. Good job overall!

 

[Inky]

Mapped a Route; feedback would be appreciated. I'm not sure if there's enough space - I always feel my maps are a little confined, and I try to cram too much detail in.

 

[SmokedPaprika]

Mapped a Route; feedback would be appreciated. I'm not sure if there's enough space - I always feel my maps are a little confined, and I try to cram too much detail in.

Oooh, very nice. It's not crammed at all. Looks almost naturalistic and calming. The one criticism I'd have is that it's a bit jarring to see the same amount of dirt around the same spot in-between each patch of grass.