So I made my first custom parallax map using GIMP editor.

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Iguana Guy has RPG Maker MV

Aug 31, 2018 @ 6:34pm

So I made my first custom parallax map using GIMP editor.

I used windows 10 feature ALT + PrtSceen to take a snapshot of map in MV and then pasted it in preset map size in GIMP. Then I made another map of base tileset (desert) and pasted that on layer underneath. I then used a random shape eraser to blend the map edges to get rid of the tile look most regular maps have. Then I used bits and pieces from other tile sets to add features to it. So far I have been mainly doing all my stuff in the MV Map program, but I think this looks good enough to try in a few more game maps.
Just sharing my process and showing results to show it just takes a little patience and skill to make better maps than default ones. The vid is under 2 minutes and showcases the map in the game setting. Sorry if the vid seems laggy, I try to keep file size down for easier uploading.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1499568088

Last edited by Iguana Guy; Aug 31, 2018 @ 7:58pm

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XIIIthHarbinger has RPG Maker MV

Aug 31, 2018 @ 7:08pm

Looks good,

Especially when paired with selecting mission/target mechanics, rather reminds of some of the "Mission Menu" screens from some of old military shooters I use to play.

Nice trick with using the roof switch to indicate where the player should go by the way.

Last edited by XIIIthHarbinger; Aug 31, 2018 @ 7:09pm

Iguana Guy has RPG Maker MV

Aug 31, 2018 @ 7:57pm

I kinda thought it looked like Fallout 1 overworld map area. All I need is the old atomic powered cadillac to drive around in.

XIIIthHarbinger has RPG Maker MV

Aug 31, 2018 @ 8:17pm

Originally posted by IguanaGuy:
I kinda thought it looked like Fallout 1 overworld map area. All I need is the old atomic powered cadillac to drive around in.

Indeed, it does now that you mention it.

I was flashing back to an old Apache helicopter flight simulator I use to play twenty some odd years ago.

I always use to use the camels for target practice if I had any ammo left after I completed the mission.

No real "camel" sound effect, nor any blood for that matter, but there was something hilarious all the same about nailing some camel in the desert with a hellfire missile.