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    #1 Jan 16, 2013 at 06:23 UTC - 0 likes

    So I want to make a map designed around a real world environment. Very wooded area only a few homes and a single road. First I wanted to hire someone for a few hundred to get the job done, but no luck finding anyone. Suggestions?

    If I do decide to do it myself. Does anyone know how I might overlay a google image so I can trace the features? A way to import the bitmap? Maybe as a very large semi-transparent model?

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    #2 Jan 16, 2013 at 11:23 UTC - 0 likes

    AS you said convert it to a model in blender or 3dmax 2012 and import it as a doodad eg. like the sm char battle field set. check out the artist forum and the 3rd party tools. sorry i cant help you much more.... good luck

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    #3 Jan 16, 2013 at 13:32 UTC - 0 likes

    There is an alternate method of just replacing the decal doodad by changing the dds/tga file so its basically like laying paper onto the terrain.

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    #4 Jan 16, 2013 at 14:41 UTC - 0 likes

    So you need only terraining in that map?... Are there custom models for trees roads/houses?...

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    #5 Jan 17, 2013 at 03:39 UTC - 0 likes

    @Argutaris: Go

    I'm going to worry about terrain first, then concentrate on the models. Just some generic houses, trailers, .etc

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    #6 Jan 17, 2013 at 04:20 UTC - 0 likes
    Quote from hobbidude: Go

    There is an alternate method of just replacing the decal doodad by changing the dds/tga file so its basically like laying paper onto the terrain.

    What he said- it should be a fairly easy job if you don't plan on needing custom artwork. I've never done a texture import like this before, but you should be able to import it and then replace the default ground texture with your image. I'm not entirely sure on the specifics.

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    #7 Jan 17, 2013 at 20:08 UTC - 0 likes

    If ya'll know of someone that can pull it off let me know. I'm slowly learning, but would rather pay someone and invest my time doing something else.

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