===[TASK]=== Ptolemaic shields and unit props

[Lion.Kanzen]

For now we can make texture for egyptian native pikeman.

[Lion.Kanzen]

Props. For now like that sword, i dont if we have that helmet.

I try to do some texture as base for uniform, specially egyptian natives.

Edited September 26, 2013 by Lion.Kanzen

[Lion.Kanzen]

From Ptolemaic Army.

[Lion.Kanzen]

[Enrique]

Template v1.0

How to use it:

1- Select one layer for each layer group to build up the texture

2- Reorder "front" color layers if you want more than one color

3- Use the "Patterns" layer or the "Emblems" layer to select by color and remove portions of layers to show the below layers.

4- Remove all kind of "front" colors parts until the last layer is visible for playercolor parts

5- Choose one of the two variations of playercolor (it's just a grunge texture & shadows for the playercolor) and leave the "fill" layer visible

5- ???

6- Profit

EDIT: PSD version is not working with layer groups, so there are a lot of layers on the PSD. Instead of layer groups, the layers start with their group name in caps.

Removed until I fix some problems with transparencies

[Enrique]

Fixed transparency issue. Sorry photoshop users, I couldn't export it with layergroups, don't be afraid of so many layers, just follow previous post instructions. There are a ton of combinations.

Let's see what you come up with!

Thureos template 128x128 final.psd

Thureos template 128x128 GIMP final.zip

[Lion.Kanzen]

What is layer groups? XD I don't mind hahaha I see what I can do.

Ptolemy2theo.psd

Edited September 27, 2013 by Lion.Kanzen

[Lion.Kanzen]

new design

Thureos2galat.psd

Edited September 27, 2013 by Lion.Kanzen

[Enrique]

Lion, not sure if you noticed, but your previous eagle emblem design is already on the template (which I think it looks better IMO).

Also keep in mind that emblems would be easier to see with white/lighter colors than black/darker colors in general.

Some notes:

- The shields you posted do not have playercolor. You won't be able to recognize which player owns the units with those shields. Playercolor is achieved by leaving one of the two playercolor variation layers visible (not both), and the last one called "fill" unaltered (you changed the color and opacity)

- The template was designed to use only one layer of each group. If you use more than one "mid" or more than one "rim" some subtle shadows and grunge will overlap and it will look almost black in-game if there's playercolor.

- Be careful if you want to add more transparent layers or grunge textures, make sure you test the result in-game, because from my experience, the playercolors are very sensitive to alpha opacities.

[Lion.Kanzen]

ok, white, the eagle was a new emblem more Greek but was don't work, i forget the dark colors ...ups.

ok was so complicate with those layers but i try again, is difficult with low res, i know is final resolution, but is hard do the things as the past. is hard work the alpha, i noticed is too sensitive 10% is very high, that shields are best to try celtic paterns. too layers, remember im Photoshop user.

forget the eagle, i like we have more than one eagle. ok now your instructions have sense, but so the Shield are half finished, what are the real work in this?.

may be add Patters and Emblems?

ok i´ll try again tomorrow.

[Enrique]

Ingame examples (not final designs). Still have to discard or change colors to some of them. All with red playercolor.

(forget about the elephant, is a quick hack to show them )

[Lion.Kanzen]

Very cool. Thanks Enrique.

[Sighvatr]

Enrique's miniature display elephants. He hides them in his pocket.

[Lion.Kanzen]

Yeah is odd but I don't think is a mistake he do it only to presented new shield. Is necessary make put in a unit similar to the units that hold or carry the shields.

[Enrique]

Some more shield pattern designs for galatian units:

[Mythos_Ruler]

Now those are cool. Cant wait to see them in-game.

[Ludo38]

Some more shield pattern designs for galatian units:

Wow, these are sweet...

[Enrique]

Final galatian shields. Bottom row for basic, medium row for advanced and upper row for elite:

[Mythos_Ruler]

I'd still like to have shields E, M, O, and R. I think R is a cavalry shield, while O uses the Seleucid "anchor" emblem.

[Lion.Kanzen]

3D anchor or 2D?

[Mythos_Ruler]

3D anchor or 2D?

Hopefully exactly how Enrique did these shields:

E, M, and O should be "bowl" shaped like the other round shields with 3D patterns on them. R should be flat (it's wood) with a raised central spine and center boss.

[Lion.Kanzen]

I do in one in vectorial graphics in our page in Deviant Art page, and in one of my post.

[Mythos_Ruler]

I do in one in vectorial graphics in our page in Deviant Art page, and in one of my post.

With Enrique's 3D method, he is able to export very nice normal maps for each shield.

[Lion.Kanzen]

With Enrique's 3D method, he is able to export very nice normal maps for each shield.

I want to Lear that method may be I can do that with other emblems and enrique can do more complex task , he uses gimp don't AND blender.

I see this. You want this or want to I do other better.

[Lion.Kanzen]

Here is the anchor if someone can use them.

http://0adfanart.deviantart.com/art/Succesors-403228823