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Title: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: MadElf on 2 March 2009, 23:48:30
This is the first thing I do for Glest,
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And the water (probably will be changed because it looks too green).

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What do you guys think?

File:
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http://www.savefile.com/files/2041659Hope you guys enjoy!
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Post by: huntermeca on 3 March 2009, 00:07:39

Very good tileset! When we cant donwload? I think you should let the water in green.
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Post by: modman on 3 March 2009, 02:42:33
I think the water matches the theme (what exactly is the theme again? ;D).
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset.
Post by: MadElf on 3 March 2009, 07:46:41
The theme is something like a Scrub Land thingy...
It is based on a dry area on north-east Brazil, so I don't know how to say that in english, in portuguese we call Caatinga.
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Post by: Idanwin on 3 March 2009, 10:16:39
The black-white tiles don't seem to fit in, but appart from that it looks like a great tileset! Well done!
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Post by: gameboy on 3 March 2009, 11:28:50
NIce! good tileset.
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Post by: Omega on 4 March 2009, 15:44:01
I think a better name for it would be 'Wasteland' or something. Download?
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Post by: Trappin on 4 March 2009, 17:06:54
In the US we would call this type of environment -
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Eastern Nevada looks like this also, its known as the Great Basin. Northwest Nevada has an area of Playa called The Black Rock Desert. Portions of the Mojave Desert in California. Eastern Washington has an area called the Channeled Scablands and of course the Badlands in South Dakota.

NE Brazil Caatinga (http://www.arthurgrosset.com/misc/cerrado.JPG) looks like the Ruby Valley (http://media.point2.com/p2a/htmltext/925a/518e/d755/190bffc692609b3942a6/original.jpg) in Arizona.

Emerald/green water in the tileset is perfect, in fact the whole tileset looks excellent  ;D ;D :D

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Post by: Trappin on 4 March 2009, 18:51:09
Stone Surface:

Maybe replace the checkered tan and white surface with salty mud polygons (http://www.xenotechresearch.com/mudpoly1.htm) found in deserts and on the surface of Mars.

Road Surface:

playa (http://octopup.org/img/sw2006/m/SW2006-796-06031620--Black-Rock-Desert--Playa--Muddy-Foot.jpg)

Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset.
Post by: Omega on 8 March 2009, 21:15:10
In Canada, badlands usually refer to places in Alberta and Saskatchewan where Dinosaurs roamed.
(http://knowgramming.com/metaphors/badlands_2a.jpg)
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset.
Post by: titi on 10 March 2009, 09:27:53
How could I miss this??
Sorry that I didn't see it. Of course you can use my cactus!
And I really like the green water it looks different and thats good!

Do you need any new model for this? What about some new date palms designed for this tileset?
Or will this be too "green" for a desert?

... and, by the way, we need a download ;)!

(Update:  I set this topic as sticky, for a while  )
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Post by: John.d.h on 11 March 2009, 00:32:11
Oh wow!  I like this tileset a lot.  I might have to use it for Sun and Moon, since it looks about like how the edge of the Lanto desert should look.  I agree that the tiles look a little strange, though.
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Post by: MadElf on 11 March 2009, 00:38:47
Don't worry about the Tile, I changed to the polygon thingys.
I will post a download link as soon as I can.
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Post by: Valetdepik on 14 March 2009, 14:01:45
Excellent...!
      +END_CONNEXION+
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Post by: MadElf on 15 March 2009, 13:37:10
Thanks!

Here is the file:

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http://www.savefile.com/files/2041659
Enjoy!
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Post by: titi on 15 March 2009, 23:26:50
 ;D ;D ;D ;D

A very good tileset! Especially the look and feel is good and
the night light is simply GREAT!

I see some little problems:

- The "big tree" object is some kind of grass which is passable now. This will change the gameplay in several maps, I'm still a bit undecided if I like this fact or not. Is it the same setup like dark forest which has similar problems?

- The water has no animation, probably you can give it a very little bit of an animation to make big seas look better. Probabaly add some grey to make it less transparent.

- harvesting cacti???? That's a hard job  ::)
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset.
Post by: MadElf on 15 March 2009, 23:39:48
Titi:

1- It was made from teh Dark Forest, I will check that.

2- I will do that. ;D

3-LoL, I checked that already... I didn't want to make the cactus a bush because the forest would look weird with only those dead trees, but I will try some stuff.
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset.
Post by: titi on 15 March 2009, 23:42:07
try one model with a tree surrounded by cacti or side by side with one.
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Post by: Trappin on 16 March 2009, 08:26:53
Map: Badwater (beta) was created with this tileset in mind. It will undergo further revision dependent upon tileset tweaking and changes to the object list.

Map >  http://www.mediafire.com/?owkmnijymgi

New tree graphic?

Joshua Tree (http://euler.mcs.utulsa.edu/~stephane/Albums/2001/Winter_Break/Photos/Joshua_Tree/Joshua_Tree_12.jpg)
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: gameboy on 16 March 2009, 10:29:23
This tileset is great, so realistic.
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: titi on 16 March 2009, 12:29:55
What about the license?
Can you release it with the GPL license?
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: MadElf on 16 March 2009, 13:09:40
Nice idea Trappin! I was trying to find a good tree I had the Thor Acacia in mind but it is too large, that one is perfect!

I changed the water, so soon I will upload the version with water moviment.
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: titi on 18 March 2009, 15:16:43
I think there is too much rain in this tileset!
Try to lower it a lot or remove "rain" completely
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: MadElf on 18 March 2009, 23:54:31
I did that already.  :D
I'm also taking the water objects off, or putting something else there, because it looks weird.
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: Trappin on 19 March 2009, 00:56:41
titi - harvesting cacti?Huh That's a hard job.

Pickled or fresh in salsa.

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http://www.rivenrock.com/ediblecactus.htm
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: titi on 24 March 2009, 19:17:41
Is a new version available? I like this tileset so much pleeease ...
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: MadElf on 25 March 2009, 08:12:18
Don't worry, I will release it when I fix all the stuff, and I pretend to put some other trees.
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: titi on 6 April 2009, 09:02:53
any news/ updates here?
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: MadElf on 11 April 2009, 00:31:45
I'm sorry, I just arrived yesterday from Singapore (holidays) so I went the whole week away, but I will post the updates soon. 8)
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: pompei on 28 April 2009, 16:53:49
looks really good. No updates yet?
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: MadElf on 28 April 2009, 23:49:37
Well... I'm really lazy. :P
I changed the Obelisk texture to a Egyptian Obelisk to look better in the "Deserted!" theme, I will post pics soon!
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: -Archmage- on 28 April 2009, 23:57:07
wow, i never saw this topic
i like this idea, it's great and very fun to play in

good work! :)
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: Omega on 30 April 2009, 03:39:20
What about the tiles? Did you find anything good for them yet? (texture 4).

Really hope that you can get an update, since I really love this tileset.

THE BEST:
1. Winter 2
2. Scrubland
3. Evergreen
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: MadElf on 30 April 2009, 07:47:13
Oh yes, I got a better tile it will be in the update. ;)
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: Omega on 30 April 2009, 18:44:28
Great, just make sure I get the link, since the Glest Guide's MDC (Mod Download Center) will be pointing to the old one. Of course, it'll only take about a minute to fix...
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: titi on 8 June 2009, 22:14:27
where is the update?  ::) ::)
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Post by: MadElf on 8 June 2009, 23:42:40
Sorry dude, but as you see, I didn't show anything else yet, reason:
I'm on my exam month, so, I don't have much time for anything, but don't worry I will upload the new version as son as I can.
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: silnarm on 11 June 2009, 00:02:25
Awesome tileset, can't wait for the improved version  :)
Great work!
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: MadElf on 11 June 2009, 08:01:02
The Improved version will have:

- New Tile, I removed the square ones;
- Water animation;
- New statues;
- Improved tree models (the ones I used are actually Dark forest trees with changed Alpha);
- And hopefully new Hanged/Impaled models!

I have a lot of school work to do so expect the download in about 1 week.
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: titi on 9 August 2009, 09:12:20
Ok, where is it?  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: -Archmage- on 9 August 2009, 16:28:44
Well, he was on 5 days ago.
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Post by: gameboy on 9 August 2009, 16:38:42
I thought MadElf was a she???
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: -Archmage- on 9 August 2009, 17:00:07
what????
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: Mark on 12 August 2009, 21:49:07
I think it looks really good.  And I like how the water is all green. It makes it look like a land enchanted (negatively) by some evil sorcerer that was once full of greenery but now is a hostile landscape.  Good Job!
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: Omega on 13 August 2009, 08:31:17
I thought MadElf was a she???
Huh? Does it says his/her gender anywhere? I can't recall anyone mentioning, and the gender section of his/her profile is left blank. Avatars cannot tell the gender, so we are stuck with one option... ♪Oh madelf?♫

I agree with mark and titi, this is a great faction. I'd say my second favorite after winter II.
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: gameboy on 13 August 2009, 09:08:51
Its not a faction its a tileset, and its awesome. Really well done!

BTW i think modman referred to madelf as 'she' in the glade topic. sneaks off to find it.... 

https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=4402.175   tenth post.

"MadElf had a virus, so she will be back the 16th of August."
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: Omega on 13 August 2009, 09:44:26
Hmm... Interesting. Is modman sure she is a girl. I wouldn't doubt it, and it would be nice to have some more girls playing glest, seeing the poor male:female ratio on the glest board... Although I'm curious if modman assumed or if he knows. Sorry, I just hate to get someone's gender wrong, though I can imagine it'd be worse in real-life:
'excuse me ma'am, I... dear me!'
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: Mark on 14 August 2009, 01:22:25
He probably assumed, but I thought she was a girl because of the famale elf avatar.
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Post by: wciow on 14 August 2009, 07:49:36
 I just wanted to say this is possiblity the best tileset for Glest. Madelf please release an update  :)
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: Omega on 14 August 2009, 11:05:45
OT:
If that is the case, then it may easily be a guy. You'd be surprised how many people use avatars of female video game characters for avatars. People tend to like the video game characters, particularily due to a good depth in the story, and avatars of female mains aren't uncommon. A very common female avatar is Yuna of final fantasy X (the sequel where she the true main character doesn't count as a REAL video game).

Other popular avatars is that girl from half life 2 (can't remember the name, been a while), the two female mains from final fantasy VII, various female avatars from only MMORPGs.

Back on topic:
Where is madelf? Everyone wants an update to the tileset. It is one of my favorite, after winter (must be something to do with the true north strong and free?)
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Post by: modman on 14 August 2009, 21:32:32
I don't think I assumed, but I can't remember where my "evidence" is from.

MadElf will be back in about a week I think.
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Post by: kazakore on 9 September 2009, 16:11:24
That's quite a long week. Do we think we're going to see a fully polished version of this?
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Post by: John.d.h on 9 September 2009, 20:14:26
Nobody has heard from MadElf for a really long time, so I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you.
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Post by: Mark on 10 September 2009, 02:09:26
Sometimes people just die off the forums.  Its natural.  Although very sad, at least it wasn't someone like Omega, who helps a lot of people develop glest skills.

I personally have never played this tileset, but it looks very cool.
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: Omega on 10 September 2009, 05:28:19
Sometimes people just die off the forums.  Its natural.  Although very sad, at least it wasn't someone like Omega, who helps a lot of people develop glest skills.
I'm flattered.
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Post by: Mark on 11 September 2009, 01:50:55
It wasn't meant to be flattering, it was my opinion.  ::)  I meant people who were very active.

Its OK to be flattered.   :D
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: modman on 13 September 2009, 22:07:11
OFF TOPIC ALERT!

This has gone so far off topic.  Please test the tileset if you have not already, then post critiques.  This is what the topic is for.
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Post by: gameboy on 16 September 2009, 18:06:38
MADELF where have u gone, whaaaahahahah *sniff sniff
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Post by: MadElf on 11 October 2009, 12:30:10
*Feling guilty and bad*  I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO sorry guys, I had a LOT of stuff to do, for quite more than a week, hehe.
But I'm back now and the first thing I will do is to finished Scrubland COMPLETELY, it will be whorth the long wait,  ;D

EDIT: I just read the "I thought MadElf was a she" post, hehe I'm a he, my avatar is a Blood Elf female from the game World fo Warcarft.  :D
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: 24kgoldring on 11 October 2009, 13:47:12
Where else Can I download this? Website been down for a long while.
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: MadElf on 11 October 2009, 23:33:18
I will upload the new version on a different website then  ;D
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: 24kgoldring on 12 October 2009, 00:19:39
 This is only tileset i dun have  :D
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Post by: Mark on 12 October 2009, 01:57:22
Madelf, your back! 

Make sure you give us the link to that website, then. 
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Post by: MadElf on 12 October 2009, 08:38:02
Well, since I'm making a new version, and everthing I had changed pretty muich is lost from a Spyware that \I had on my computer, I will ask:

What do you guys want me to change on the Tileset?
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: titi on 12 October 2009, 16:04:09
I don't know what the current state of the water is, but in general I want these things:
https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=4189.msg23687#msg23687

I think you have to invent another tree/bush or whatever to harvest it.

And a proper license for the tileset would be good! I currently prefer a dual license system ( GPL and CC-BY-SA ) and
I also try to make the next megapack compatible with it.
With these licenses everyone can use it in its way :).
By the way, I would be very happy if I can include this in the next megapack!
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: Trappin on 12 October 2009, 23:33:33
What do you guys want me to change on the Tileset?

Add Joshua Tree model.

Maybe rethink the white and black colored checkerboard surface type and replace it with a dirt/short grass type texture - the comparative example of that would be titi's winter tileset with the grass and snow - scrub land would just replace the snow with sand, dirt or dried mud polygon and limited patches of green grass.

Looking forward to the next version of this tileset. ;D
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: titi on 13 October 2009, 09:59:23
Here is a landscape like scrubland:
http://www.carto.net/neumann/travelling/joshua_tree_np_gettys_2003_11/
Title: Re: Scrub - Desert like Tileset. ( download available )
Post by: Trappin on 16 October 2009, 19:30:15
titi found an excellent example of Joshua Tree scrub land - those rocky hills are full of sidewinders and rattlesnakes. :o

(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn301/BlackRockers/Black%20Rock%202004/HPIM1242_edited1.jpg)

I snapped this photo of a high plains desert canyon located in NW Nevada, USA. Not many folks live out here - ranchers and a few remote Indian outposts.