Bonus Grassland Markers: Wildflowers

Blue Monkey · Mar 19, 2009

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Back in 2002 Babble-on showed a WIP of "California Terrain" Grassland featuring wildflowers. A finished set was never posted. Ive long ruminated on such a set for a LM Grassland. I finally decided it would work better as a Bonus Grassland marker (tnt.pcx). So I took inspiration and did some recoloring & CnP of the flowers in Casus Bellis Resource Compilation.

The preview shows them with my personal terrain mash-up: elements from sets by Rhye, Ares de Borg, Balthasar, & whoever made the handsome marsh used in TAM. Feel free to wreak whatever changes needed on the flowers if you use a different terrain set. I just ask that you post the new version in this thread.

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General 666 · Mar 19, 2009

I like the flowers ,especially the yellow/red couple.
...but compared with the trees they`re too big.

Huayna Capac357 · Mar 19, 2009

But it makes them more visible. I think this is great

Civinator · Mar 19, 2009

That´s a very nice idea, Blue Monkey. :thumbsup:

Huayna Capac357 · Mar 19, 2009

It's much better than the weird rocks Firaxis gives us :lol:

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Ozymandias · Mar 20, 2009

Very nice indeed. Plus it complements your new avatar well.

Best,

Oz

aaglo · Mar 20, 2009

They're pretty

Balthasar · Mar 20, 2009

Well, as you know, I have an immediate use for this. Let this be a lesson to new graphic modders: A great creation doesn't have to be big and complicated, as long as it's really, really useful. This one, Blue, is really, really useful, and perfectly minimalist.

Vuldacon · Mar 20, 2009

Much Better than Rocks and Just in Time for Spring too

This will add a nice touch for Terrain :goodjob:

Blue Monkey · Mar 20, 2009

I appreciate the compliments from everyone. :blush:

And some replies to just a few of the comments:

General 666 said:
...but compared with the trees they`re too big.

Yes, they're meant to be markers. Think of the size as being similar to the way the resource icons are large.

Ozymandias said:
Plus it complements your new avatar well.

I often use my advertar to hint about my project du jour, as well as my mood.

Balthasar said:
A great creation doesn't have to be big and complicated, as long as it's really, really useful. This one, Blue, is really, really useful, and perfectly minimalist.

There are many here who are very talented at doing things from scratch. But CnP, coupled with a good eye & attention to detail, can contribute just as much. And often, less is more.

PS to Balthasar: I hope to soon post a little side project that puts your forests to good use.

Ozymandias · Mar 20, 2009

Blue Monkey said:
I often use my avatar to hint about my project du jour, as well as my mood.

I've noticed

againsttheflow · Mar 20, 2009

Very nice Blue Monkey, they add a beautiful touch (avatar's great too!).

Huayna Capac357 · Mar 20, 2009

It's not working for me.

againsttheflow · Mar 20, 2009

There are apparently two files included one of which does not appear to have any extension whatsoever... Huayna Capac357, you've tried the .pcx file?

Huayna Capac357 · Mar 20, 2009

Yes. It isn't extracting or cutting.

againsttheflow · Mar 20, 2009

It extracted fine for me ... cutting?

Huayna Capac357 · Mar 20, 2009

Cut, then paste. That's what I do. If I can't cut and paste, I try extraction.

againsttheflow · Mar 20, 2009

Cut and paste what? The file isn't previewed and comes complete as is so all you have to do is overwrite the tnt.pcx (if there's already one there) in the terrain folder.

Huayna Capac357 · Mar 20, 2009

I know. Cut the tnt.pcx from the zip into the terrain folder.

Balthasar · Mar 20, 2009

I usually open the scenario file in My Documents, then open the zip or rar file, then just drag and drop the new file into place. If you're cutting and pasting, make sure you're getting the file name and extension right on the other end.

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