It's not quite done, but here's a sneak peak with a little before and after of area map I'll be releasing to Patrons! The map will include both a "Labels" and "Non-Labels" PNG versions, as well as a PSD file so you can customize the labels (move towns around, name cities, etc)
The region is...
2020-02-13 19:23:58 +0000 UTC View Post
It's Feb, and the new pack is here! Hope you all enjoy, and please please post here if you find anything wacky with the assets (transparency issues, graphical abnormalities, general feedback with what works what doesn't, etc).
Mazlo's Satellite Mountains Pack
I figured if I was doing satellite mountain ranges I may as well do some satellite island assets. I think I need to do a video of my process while I create some more. Maybe I'll do that Saturday.
2020-01-29 23:59:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Most of the assets in the upcoming pack work fine for transitions of biomes, but created a few that add a little specific flair between the transitions (swampy, ravines, etc).
Very excited to release this pack!
2020-01-29 00:26:47 +0000 UTC View Post
I really loved the look of this lush mountain range in the middle of a desert. I may even use it for a campaign here soon. Maybe even make it into an island adventure!
Hard at work on these assets. Got a little over a week left to finish them!
2020-01-20 23:44:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's a progress update on my World Topographic Mountain Ranges. This time I'm doing full color assets! It wasn't possible for me to get this scale with this detail using transparency. I did test some in the style of my non-colored assets, but it was far too time consuming painting the amount of...
2020-01-13 23:13:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Finally finished the map of one of my Empires for my campaign. Figure it was a good way to test what works and what doesn't so I can get the assets ready. I'm pretty happy with how it looks. Feels complete, and at this scale I don't have to worry about lakes and rivers (few but the Great Lakes ar...
2020-01-04 23:53:28 +0000 UTC View Post
I love my mountain assets, but the ideal use for them is on a more local scale (probably state/county and closer). My next goal is to find some good realistic contour assets for a massive scale that can cover a nation or continent. So here's what I've been working on today.
I think these, c...
2020-01-03 19:45:09 +0000 UTC View Post
What does this mean exactly? Well, this is the ultimate of ultimate terrain generation tools. Now I can literally sculpt ANY type of terrain imaginable without having to rely on references and painstakingly editing/painting/shading these mountains in Photoshop. I'll also be able to get some more ...
2020-01-02 18:40:18 +0000 UTC View Post
So I told some Patreon Pros..."Hey, I'm going to release 2 huge packs in one day."
And they were like, "Dude, don't do that. Your Patrons will just get the content then drop sub. You need to save it for next month so they stick around."
And I was all, "Nah, man, ...
2020-01-02 03:07:25 +0000 UTC View Post
January first is here! And so is another Topographic Mountain pack with 52 more assets slightly more unique than the first pack. Have fun, create, share what ya made! And as always, if you have any questions, suggestions, or run into any issues/bugs/oddities with the assets let me know.
Bon...
2020-01-01 09:08:50 +0000 UTC View PostHey all, I just wanted to take a moment to share my plans the for future and let you know what exactly what your support is going towards.
I love topographic maps and assets, and I plan to continue producing them. I want to push myself harder to provide better quality assets. Thus, my next ...
2019-12-30 22:39:11 +0000 UTC View Post
I've finally settled on the trees that look decent at a larger "nation-wide" scale. This is the largest scale I've done so far, and I'm pretty happy with the detail vs reference ratio. This was made using a mix of the Topo Pack #1 and the upcoming Topo Pack #2 on Jan 1st.
Still got half a t...
2019-12-30 06:10:32 +0000 UTC View Post
I was curious to know if it would work out to use 3 different scale levels on one battle map. I think it works! What do you think?
Screenshot is from Red Dead Redemption 2 and modified with some layer styles and other effects.
2019-12-26 18:06:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Giant 2695x2693 battle map down at the docks.
2019-12-19 03:46:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's a creation I spent some time painting. I think I'll use it in my world map for the obligatory pirate haven every fantasy world must have.
Made it with some cliffs and volcano (for underwater texture) and some random land texture assets.
2019-12-19 00:16:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's a sneak peak of the next Topo Pro pack. Hoping to have it out the first week of Jan. I was hoping to have it done before the new year, but I'll be out of town for a couple weeks and not sure I'll have much a chance to work on it.
The Hero’s Guide to Adventuring is an in-character satire/parody guide RPed by myself, friends, and many others in D&D and across multiple MMOs (since Ultima Online). It's fiction within fiction.
The HG2A exists in two forms.
So I've been playing around with larger map scales and my assets trying to find the levels my assets stop looking good. I'm using the world map of Faerun as an example reference.
The top image here is an A2 map (7016x4960) at 20%. Really GIANT world map. Some of the larger Topo Mounta...
2019-12-16 00:24:22 +0000 UTC View Post
I think I finally found a tree scale that I like on a regional level. This is by no means a completed map (still needs a lot of painting), but its main purpose is to test tree scale and style.
How does this style look with the mountains? Does it fit pretty good? I personally think i's a goo...
2019-12-13 22:12:08 +0000 UTC View Post
If anyone is a visual person like me, hope this helps! Basically all the PNG files go in folders at this level (the Mazlo folders).
2019-12-12 00:28:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Forgive the haphazardly thrown in city block there. I just threw something down quick to test the scale. I wanted to see how the mountain assets would look on a smaller scale. I'm pretty happy with it. You can really really push the limits of depth. I could imagine the things you can do with tier...
2019-12-11 22:38:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's a preview of my upcoming Dungeon Template for Photoshop (Or GIMP...I think GIMP opens psd files).
Create a dungeon, cave system, castle, any interior in a matter of minutes. Then select the floor style. And when I get around to making dungeon/castle/interior assets, it'll be even bet...
2019-12-10 05:22:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all, thought I would drop a quick simple tip that might help when painting your mountains (until I'm able to get my tutorial video finished).
Above shows the painting done beneath the mountain asset just to give you an example of how little it takes.
If you look at the numbers tha...
2019-12-09 23:55:40 +0000 UTC View Post
So I've discovered that foothills also make great water texture and pretty cool looking waves. I mean I am making some coastline features (like these new cliffs here) which include waves, but it was a happy discovery. I can easily make my foothills a Photoshop Brush and paint it white and use the...
2019-12-09 19:32:30 +0000 UTC View PostI want to thank everyone for their support and kind words. It means a lot to a fledgling new Patreon endeavor. So, as the first ones here, I'd like to know what you guys/gals want next! Here's a list of some of the things I've planned/dabbled in. You decide what asset pack is out next!
2019-12-08 22:41:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Enjoy! Go forth, make many adventure. Took longer than I wanted, but I was finally satisfied that 50 assets would be of good enough value.
If you have any issues at all with the assets, where to install them, tips on how to use them, etc, don't hesitate to reach out!
2019-12-08 04:49:38 +0000 UTC View PostNot exactly sure what time, but the full "Mountains" pack will be releasing tonight. Going to try to squeeze as many symbols in as I can!
2019-12-07 19:38:26 +0000 UTC View Post
You are traveling along the road, one side lined by a ten foot cliff. You hear hushed whispers and some rustling of leaves in the bushes above the cliff. It's just squirrels and the wind...and most definitely not bandits lying in wait to ambush unsuspecting travelers.
2019-12-05 05:38:20 +0000 UTC View Post
It's dark, but you do see light flickering from a torch at the door to a modest single-story building across the creek. You're tired and could use a rest...but who live there? And are they friend or foe?
Or, well...a real jerk would just set the place ablaze and steal the rowboat on the doc...
2019-12-05 05:31:12 +0000 UTC View Post