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− | This page shows how to create the basic elements of a | + | This page shows how to create the basic elements of a Warlight [[map]] using Inkscape. If you are new to Inkscape then it is recommended that you read this! |
== Setting Page Properties == | == Setting Page Properties == | ||
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To access page properties click 'File' then 'Document Properties'. A small tab should appear. | To access page properties click 'File' then 'Document Properties'. A small tab should appear. | ||
− | Firstly the background colour needs to be changed to black. This is not really necessary, since | + | Firstly the background colour needs to be changed to black. This is not really necessary, since WarLight has black as the default background already (unless you make a background yourself), but it can help you expect what the map will look like while drawing it. Just click the squared bar labelled 'Background' and change it to black. |
Secondly the size of the document can be changed. The options for this are located on the bottom half of the page properties tab. | Secondly the size of the document can be changed. The options for this are located on the bottom half of the page properties tab. | ||
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− | ''Please note'' that you can change the page size later on without affecting your drawing. The max size for a | + | ''Please note'' that you can change the page size later on without affecting your drawing. The max size for a Warlight map is 3330x2440. Also you can resize the document to fit the size of your drawing in the page properties tab as well. |
== Inserting a Template Image == | == Inserting a Template Image == | ||
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− | The final step of making a territory is to name it. Select the shape and go to 'Object' then 'Object Properties'. On click a small box will appear. The description, label and title do not affect the territory when uploading to | + | The final step of making a territory is to name it. Select the shape and go to 'Object' then 'Object Properties'. On click a small box will appear. The description, label and title do not affect the territory when uploading to Warlight. It is the Id that you need to change. Replace the text inside the Id box with Territory_ followed by a number. EG: Territory_34 |
To set the Id once changed click 'Set'. | To set the Id once changed click 'Set'. | ||
− | ''Please note'' you can change the colour settings and line thickness of a shape but | + | ''Please note'' you can change the colour settings and line thickness of a shape but Warlight will automatically change them to the map standard. To change these settings go to 'Object' then 'Fill And Stroke'. |
== Creating a Bonus == | == Creating a Bonus == | ||
− | [[Bonuses]] are made in a | + | [[Bonuses]] are made in a simular way to territories but it's much easier! |
Most bonuses are square shaped, but you can have them any shape you like. If you chose square or circle a preset shape maker tool is located at the top half of the left hand tool bar. | Most bonuses are square shaped, but you can have them any shape you like. If you chose square or circle a preset shape maker tool is located at the top half of the left hand tool bar. | ||
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The Id needs to be BonusLink_ followed by the bonus name. EG: BonusLink_EastEurope | The Id needs to be BonusLink_ followed by the bonus name. EG: BonusLink_EastEurope | ||
− | Please note when uploading to | + | Please note when uploading to warlight you can add spaces to the name but the capitals and name must be the same. So BonusLink_EastEurope can be named on Warlight EastEurope or East Europe but not east europe or East europe. |
== Inserting Text == | == Inserting Text == | ||
− | Some | + | Some warlight maps contain text, either for titles or to add effect to the map. |
To add text just click the 'A' on the left hand tool bar. | To add text just click the 'A' on the left hand tool bar. | ||
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Like shapes then can be moved and edited at any time. | Like shapes then can be moved and edited at any time. | ||
− | ''Please note'' for text to appear when uploaded to | + | ''Please note'' for text to appear when uploaded to Warlight it must be of a path type. To do this just select the text and go to 'Path' then 'Object To Path'. Job done. |
== Unioning (a Territory that Spans Over Several Shapes) == | == Unioning (a Territory that Spans Over Several Shapes) == | ||
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Select all shapes you want to combine (use the shift key or drag over all the shapes.) Once selected go to 'Path' then 'Union' and multiple have become one. | Select all shapes you want to combine (use the shift key or drag over all the shapes.) Once selected go to 'Path' then 'Union' and multiple have become one. | ||
− | ''Please note'' is one of the shapes you group has a Id of Territory_ you may get errors when uploading to | + | ''Please note'' is one of the shapes you group has a Id of Territory_ you may get errors when uploading to Warlight. |
== Fixing small territories == | == Fixing small territories == | ||
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== Cutting holes == | == Cutting holes == | ||
− | Sometimes maps call for having territories inside of other territories or bonuses within territories, maybe even water. It may be logical to just make both territories and put the outer one behind the inner one, but this doesn't work since in | + | Sometimes maps call for having territories inside of other territories or bonuses within territories, maybe even water. It may be logical to just make both territories and put the outer one behind the inner one, but this doesn't work since in WarLight player-controllable territories should never overlap. Instead, a hole should be cut in the bigger territory so the smaller one can persist in the hole. |
To accomplish this, we use the Path -> Difference command. To begin, select both territories (the inner and outer one) at the same time using Shift+Click | To accomplish this, we use the Path -> Difference command. To begin, select both territories (the inner and outer one) at the same time using Shift+Click | ||
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− | Not only does this make the object easier to work with and increase the performance of Inkscape, it also reduces the size of your resulting | + | Not only does this make the object easier to work with and increase the performance of Inkscape, it also reduces the size of your resulting WarLight map which makes it load faster and allows you to fit more objects into your map. |
== Path Division == | == Path Division == | ||
− | One way of building | + | One way of building WarLight maps is to divide larger areas into smaller territories with the path division operation. It can be used to divide a single region into two according to another path that defines the border between the new regions. |
To split a region, you naturally first have to have drawn this region as a proper Inkscape path. Begin by drawing the desired border as a new path using, for example, the Pen tool. It does not matter if the path defining the border extends outside the territory you wish to split, as it disappears when this operation is complete. | To split a region, you naturally first have to have drawn this region as a proper Inkscape path. Begin by drawing the desired border as a new path using, for example, the Pen tool. It does not matter if the path defining the border extends outside the territory you wish to split, as it disappears when this operation is complete. | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
− | For more imformation on map making, or if you have a question visit the | + | For more imformation on map making, or if you have a question visit the warlight forums, chat or some of these wiki articles! |
*[[Map Making]] | *[[Map Making]] | ||
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*[[Entering map details]] | *[[Entering map details]] | ||
− | [[Category:Map Making]] | + | [[:Category:Map Making]] |