What program do you need to make maps?

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LlamaGeneral
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What program do you need to make maps?

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Is it possible for the average joe to make a map?=

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Re: What program do you need to make maps?

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If the average joe wants to learn to use a graphics program like Photoshop, GIMP, paint.net, etc., then sure.

If you want to learn a program without spending a few hundred dollars on Photoshop, I recommend GIMP, which is not as good, but is free. Just google it and you'll find the download link and some nice tutorials.
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Re: What program do you need to make maps?

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well once i make the map I how can i test it?
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Re: What program do you need to make maps?

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You need CC Map Maker Pro 8. And you need the Premier edition if you don't want pixelated borders.
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Re: What program do you need to make maps?

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LlamaGeneral wrote:well once i make the map I how can i test it?


If you have a working image, you post it in the Drafting Room subforum and wait for the foundry regulars to tell you what aspects of it to change.

If you just have an idea, post it in the ideas forum for someone else to do the graphics on.
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Re: What program do you need to make maps?

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Hey Llama,

Anyone and everyone can make a map. For the basics you should start by reading the "How to make a map handbook."

Then you'll want to start a new post topic in the Drafting Room.

mibi wrote:You need CC Map Maker Pro 8. And you need the Premier edition if you don't want pixelated borders.

LOL! Thanks for that mibi. And if anybody wants a copy of CCMMP8 Premier you'll want to deposit $100 in my PayPal account. ;)
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Re: What program do you need to make maps?

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You can use GIMP, Photoshop (there are many different ones), paint.net, Fireworks.... the list may be quite long, but those are the only ones I can think of :D

oaktown wrote:
mibi wrote:You need CC Map Maker Pro 8. And you need the Premier edition if you don't want pixelated borders.

LOL! Thanks for that mibi. And if anybody wants a copy of CCMMP8 Premier you'll want to deposit $100 in my PayPal account. ;)



oh drat, I only have $99.99 :cry: :lol:
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oaktown wrote:
mibi wrote:You need CC Map Maker Pro 8. And you need the Premier edition if you don't want pixelated borders.

LOL! Thanks for that mibi. And if anybody wants a copy of CCMMP8 Premier you'll want to deposit $100 in my PayPal account. ;)


and by that there is no CC map maker pro! Come guys lets no confuse the new comers yeah?
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