Any advice on my maps?

[James Richardson]

I'm working on a project and sadly at the moment, I have nobody to help me except for you wonderful people!
I would love to have advice from you guys and gals on ways to make my maps better.
Thanks!

Spoiler: Outside DC map part 1

Spoiler: Outside DC map part 2

 

[HotfireLegend]

Here, check my tut:
http://www.twitch.tv/rpgmakertv/v/19745594

Specifically, yours have too much visible grass.

 

[James Richardson]

I'm trying to check yours out, it's not loading for some reason.

 

[HotfireLegend]

That's odd, I'll check if I have it locally stored and if so I'll upload it somewhere.

 

[Trumully]

I don't mind them at all to be fairly honest.
Just a few things that might need fixing.
With the first half of the map, I feel that the barricades surrounding the holes are a bit much.
Maybe try replacing the barricades with fences? I think that would honestly look much better.
Also, maybe add a few more trees on the cliff and some plants to make it more interesting. Add some trees in a few random places everywhere anyways as well to give it more 'Oomph'.
As for the second half of the map, I like the bunched up trees but maybe, like with the other half of the map, add more trees and plant life to make it feel like a forest. Maybe to make it even better, make random moving animals so it looks like animals occupy the place.
I hope my feedback is good and helps you! I like it so far, but if you add the things I have suggested, I think it will look even better.
Happy mapping!

 

[James Richardson]

Awesome, it might be my computer. For some reason the surface pro likes to act finicky with loading videos sometimes.
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I don't mind them at all to be fairly honest.
Just a few things that might need fixing.
With the first half of the map, I feel that the barricades surrounding the holes are a bit much.
Maybe try replacing the barricades with fences? I think that would honestly look much better.
Also, maybe add a few more trees on the cliff and some plants to make it more interesting. Add some trees in a few random places everywhere anyways as well to give it more 'Oomph'.
As for the second half of the map, I like the bunched up trees but maybe, like with the other half of the map, add more trees and plant life to make it feel like a forest. Maybe to make it even better, make random moving animals so it looks like animals occupy the place.
I hope my feedback is good and helps you! I like it so far, but if you add the things I have suggested, I think it will look even better.
Happy mapping!

Awesome! I forgot about animals completely.
I'll try to fences instead.
It's part of the first journey back to their village, so I'm attempted to make it feel like a long journey (gotta add more maps).
[doublepost=1446402576][/doublepost]Updated maps some. Haven't added anything moving yet.
Any tips for building mazes? Any tips are welcome. Thanks

Spoiler: Dog Crown Town

Spoiler: Outside DC part 1 North

Spoiler: Outside DC part 2 south

Spoiler: Ginny's maze pt 1 East

Spoiler: Ginny's Maze p2 west

Spoiler: Ginny's Hut

 

[PandaMaru]

Hm, sry to say it bold, but the maps are emty. The trees are all in line and there are to much space all around.
The town has less houses then a lokal farm in my real hometown. ;) It seems that there are a lot more dead people, then living ones.
Play some more with autotiles and deco. ^^

 

[MadLunat]

Maybe this video will help:

Also, you can give personality to the buildings, like adding weapon racks for the blacksmith or crates for the stores.

 

[Hymmitjah]

Trees will rarely be in a bunch like that and nowhere else... try placing them randomly, and do not be afraid of grouping different objects together. Also, varying ground autotiles will help for a more natural look.

Spoiler: Example

If you have trouble filling your maps, chances are they're way too big for your needs. You know what to do then ;)