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I think we need unique image for the ground "transports" for different races.
do u have any suggestions?

or a good idea if which race should have something totally different thing - to replace the wagon (eg. a portal?)

thanks!

for orcs something made with spikes and horns

for undead... ok bones, as always xD

for elves we might make a cart with the cover made of leaves

I really liked the idea of ports but it might be dangerous for the gameplay. e.g. if someone create many ports on different places on a big map, he can get too many units to arrive any place too quickly.

Orcs might have something closer to the human ram, instead of the wagon. undead might still use a wagon, but with different look. Elves might use an ent (like the hobbits on the ents from lotr), which will protect them but slows them down, or an eagle which can fly farther.

IMO, ports should be allowed in the map editor, as a map feature, not a race unit. That would be a really nice feature that could be also combined with caves (could even be a 2 layer maps if you wish to code such a thing Daniel, like the underground implemented in heroes of might & magic 3), if you liked the idea i will create a new thread for discussion.

any image ideas on these?

My first try for the undead bone cart.

My first try for the Orc Wagon. I don't have any good idea to put the team color .

Hi,
I see you can think 3demansional but you have to
Learn to design with pixel. 1. Of all you should make it more large.
Caus you only hav 32x32 px you should try to use as much space as
you can. 2. Starts from ready designs. It rlly helps to start from existing Units.
First of all you have a skretch that u keep proportions and If u use the color Picker
It makes sure u have it in a simliar color style. Also make it this way:
Form--> Color--> Shading.


Patroid

Hi,
I dont get it looking good too i will continue with trys.
But first want to say: Samuelch your designs look like my first trys.
Train a bit and edit existing and u gonna do great images.

Patroid

First try of orc version...shall i continue?

Patroid

yes! getting cool!

Is that ok?

Patroid

yes, it will require a bit more shading and smoothing(the "inner outlines" are a bit too characteristic) - but very good! almost done!

Fixed?

Patroid

i dont see difference, only you removed the staicase thing from inside. i ment shadin of the outer parts of the wagon.
also in "the "inner outlines" are a bit too characteristic" part i ment the "logs" forming the car, they are too much contoured - maybe i will modify it to make it more understandabble.

It looks a bit more like a cart of logs than a wagon to me.... maybe thinning out the logs will help...?

Thx for the new description how to improve it.
I hope i can modify it tomorrow.


Patroid

Hi,
Changed afew points.

Patroid

nice! thanks! i will put it in soon! also i have just put a little decoration on it like this, how is it?

also i took a step to have an undead wagon basis: i darkened the current.

also if someone could put in some holes onto the canvas, or burnt holes, or maybe fleshy bloody parts or something - that would make it more "undead"

I'll get started on the elven transport

Elves has no wagon. Also in game you seemy versions . You can improve the tough.

LOL ok, good because mine looked terrible