I updated now, using imgland. Thanks for the tip Ghostx.
np :>
regarding the mapping. It needs work, but greater mappers have started worse. When you transition from AB to all raw the difference you will see is amazing. Because it takes longer via raw it results in showing the time and effort that went into it. I was stubborn when i started, but moving to raw bordering and living in the raw -> others' list literally changed my understanding of mapping.
Remember with mapping it is quality not quantity. So rather than place hundreds of details/aspects that you think look cool in one screen, theme it.
Try to keep cave ground underground unless you have an idea to play with it i.e. bordering dirt etc.
Also with raw you will notice you can manipulate the shapes of walls, nature, borders, mountains etc to you will (with the extent of tibia's limits).
Something that will really help you is try to copy something relatively simple.
Also forgot to mention turn off autoborder by pressing 'A'. Or you can check by clicking edit - border tools - borderautomagic isn't ticked
Darklord's town for example:
BUT aim to do it all via the raw pallete. It will #1 help you get to know where certain things are located. and #2 gain you the understanding of how to place certain sprites together
In my experience you learn best by doing for yourself. But i think you should replicate a few peices on these boards to see how they do it, how the details are merged etc. I don't expect you to finish this (as a new mapper) for a while. Nonetheless you should really consider doing it and focus on it.
Even something with a simple idea like
luffy's temple
I understand the raw pallete will be overwhelming when you look at it. But do not be disgruntled. It is more straightforward than it looks and you WILL get the hang of it, just like all of us did.
regards
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