Re: [Freecol-developers] Terrain graphics

[Michael B. <Mic...@gm...>]

Olivier Schmitt wrote:
> Yes, this is really good looking, specially the mountains:
> ftp://ftp.freeciv.org/pub/freeciv/contrib/tilesets/freeland/freeland-big-2.0.0.png 
>
>
> But I think freecol should look a little bit more cartoon-ish, like 
> the original colonization was, and so it also fits with the current 
> units graphics.
> Unfortunately I don't have good artistic skills so I can't help with 
> graphics.
>
> But you are right, the hills and mountains currently used are not so 
> nice, and should be improved.
>
> I found a few screenshots of the original game:
> http://www.ibiblio.org/GameBytes/issue21/misc/colstra.gif
> http://www.ibiblio.org/GameBytes/issue21/greviews/colon1.gif
> http://www.ibiblio.org/GameBytes/issue21/greviews/colon2.gif
> http://web.tiscali.it/squakenet/screen/colonization.jpg
> http://media.classic-gaming.net/screenshots/normal/2/29-1.png
> http://www.grenier-du-mac.net/copiecran/1_c/Colonization2.jpg
> http://www.grenier-du-mac.net/copiecran/1_c/Colonization3.jpg
> http://www.grenier-du-mac.net/copiecran/1_c/Colonization4.png
>
> See how that looked like a cartoon?
>
> Regards,
>
> Olivier
>
> Michael Burschik wrote:
>> Stroll over to http://freeciv.wikia.com/wiki/Tilesets and have a look 
>> at the "freeland" terrain graphics. They are quite pretty and are 
>> released under the GPL. We might consider using a few of them, 
>> especially the hills and mountains.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Michael
>>   
>

Well, if you want a cartoon-like appearance, one might try using 3D 
models and a Cel or Toon Shader.

Regards

Michael