Whole map converted into an image file

[deathmoverz24 2]

ive already tried "map maker" but its pretty complicated to me and i dont wanna use it. so im hoping that people here has any option for me?

[ForeverZer0 44]

forum.chaos-project.com/index.php/topic,11338.0.html

 

[deathmoverz24 2]

forum.chaos-project.com/index.php/topic,11338.0.html

 

okay so ive tried that but it cant load my map which is 300 x 300 wide.

although im sure it can convert the small ones.

 

[Action Kasper 1]

are you trying to make it into a picture to display in game? or as a big put together map for separate use? i just screencapped mine and pasted it in photoshop for reassembly

[deathmoverz24 2]

are you trying to make it into a picture to display in game? or as a big put together map for separate use? i just screencapped mine and pasted it in photoshop for reassembly

 

yes im gonna use it as a guide map but printscreening the whole map takes some effort sometimes i cant get the road straight.

[Jon Bon 43]

The only thing I could think of, is when you print screen and copy it together, pick one picture as your starter picture, and every one after that add it to a new layer. Once you have every photo needed, hide from view all layers except the first and second one, and line the second image to the first image. Unhide the third image, line it up, and continue until all are lined up. Using zoom in/out and never merging your layers until all lined up, should cut back on errors. When you are done, save it both as a merged picture file AND as a project file for the image program you use. Future screen captures can be appended to this project file without having to take all new pictures, just of the changed areas. Using the layers system you can edit and move them as needed, erase sections etc. It will of course still take tons of effort, but will reduce errors, and if you do make an error that slips by you, you can go back to the project file and fix it in seconds.

 

Now that I think about it, wouldn't it just be easier to copy your map 3 times, then cut it into 3 maps that are 100x100 just for sake of the program working right, then combine the three images together?

[Action Kasper 1]

or you can try adding 'anchor' objects to your maps that are just there for when you screencap it. that way you can do the transparency thing like JonBon said, and have a reference object to help line it all up using semi transparent layering.

 

should probably ask though, what program are you using to make the map?

[deathmoverz24 2]

Now that i found out the layers stuff editing, problem is I dont have any picture editing programs just MsPaint. I might just download Photoshop trial version. Thanks for the option guys.

 

I decided to use map maker since it can load the whole map image on the game itself. I will just printscreen and save it. Although the image will be quite small.

[Jon Bon 43]

Use GIMP, it is a free image manipulating program, that functions much like photoshop, it is an excellent program with many guides on how to use it.

http://www.gimp.org/

[deathmoverz24 2]

I used gimp before and i thought its not beginner-friendly thats why delete in my pc. lots of tutorials on youtube though but i was so sicked of it. maybe one day i will downloaded it back.

 

this is my map hope u guys like it?

 

Edited April 5, 2012 by deathmoverz24

[Action Kasper 1]

wow.... i would get sooooooo lost without a compass. is that the whole world map? it's really impressive how few repeats you have.

[djskagnetti 0]

That map is incredible! Is laggy at all while walking around? Can you go in all the houses?