HeroScape Pics From My Games! Enjoy! (Updated 5/3!)

[Dino5]

Hello. I thought I'd share some pics from some of my games. Feel free to comment, as that would be appreciated.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/dino5lue/HeroScape/DSCF4087.jpg

My first attempt at creating a map. It's rather simple.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/dino5lue/HeroScape/DSCF4272.jpg

First map with a "waterfall". i tend to make my castles too symmetrical.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/dino5lue/HeroScape/DSCF4277.jpg

I just liked the view of this picture.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/dino5lue/HeroScape/DSCF4282.jpg

My zombies getting ready to eat some brains.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/dino5lue/HeroScape/DSCF4285.jpg

This picture shows my waterfall better.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/dino5lue/HeroScape/DSCF4290.jpg

It was now almost impossible to scale that side of the castle.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/dino5lue/HeroScape/DSCF4311.jpg

Nice overview of the map and armies.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/dino5lue/HeroScape/DSCF4313.jpg

The entrance to "Bowser's Castle", as my friend named it.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/dino5lue/HeroScape/DSCF4315.jpg

My buddy's Elf army trying to hold their camp down.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/dino5lue/HeroScape/DSCF4317.jpg

Inside of Bowser's Castle.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/dino5lue/HeroScape/DSCF4324.jpg

'You will not kill my dragon!"

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/dino5lue/HeroScape/DSCF4337.jpg

The battle continues until 3:00A.M..


Well, hope you enjoyed my pics. I've never shared any before and I'm not sure how they will be received. Thanks to all who looked!


Updated 5/03)

New pics from last game! This map is based on symmetry on both sides. Each side starts with the dungeon pieces, then the jungle, then sand. The center has the castle surrounded by water and a small forest plain in front. There are multiple paths into the castle as well.


Long path to the castle, 2nd floor.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/dino5lue/HeroScape/DSCF4342.jpg

Hidden cave.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/dino5lue/HeroScape/DSCF4343.jpg

Castle side.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/dino5lue/HeroScape/DSCF4345.jpg

Back of the castle.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/dino5lue/HeroScape/DSCF4347.jpg

Top of the castle, with the strangely placed ladder.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/dino5lue/HeroScape/DSCF4348.jpg

Long map view
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/dino5lue/HeroScape/DSCF4351.jpg

Long map view from the other side.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/dino5lue/HeroScape/DSCF4353.jpg

[Dino5]

I just noticed that for whatever reason my pics aren't as good quality as they once were. Weird.... Maybe I can fix that.

EDIT: I fixed the quality. It was actually on my end. The program I used to make the images smaller also reduced the quality. I negated the poor quality by just keeping the images their normal size.

[Cavalier]

I just noticed that for whatever reason my pics aren't as good quality as they once were. Weird.... Maybe I can fix that.
The forum software auto-resizes the pics to fit in the thread. Clicking on them will show them at full resolution.

[That Guy0715]

Wow, thats an awesome map.

[Sokol]

Nice map! I like a lot heights in my maps too.

[nyys]

Love the inside of the castle. :thumbsup:

['Scaper94]

Cool map! This should probably go in the "Maps & Scenarios" section of the forum, though.

[MegaSilver]

That waterfall is really neat, Dino! The "Bower's Castle" area really does seem to give off the sense of the game area, especially inside the castle.

I hope, however, that next time you remember that jungle trees have to have at least 2 sides connected to other tiles... ;)

MegaSilver

[Dino5]

Thanks for the positive feedback. I put the thread in this section b/c I'm not explaining how to make any maps. I'm simply showing my maps in mid-game.

My jungle pieces are all connected to 2 sides. I use swamp water a lot for the 2nd side. Did I make a mistake?

[jwindjackal]

Nice maps, I wish I had enough terrain to do something like that *gazes sorrowfully at the lone RotV and SotM tile sets he owns*

[MegaSilver]

Thanks for the positive feedback. I put the thread in this section b/c I'm not explaining how to make any maps. I'm simply showing my maps in mid-game.

My jungle pieces are all connected to 2 sides. I use swamp water a lot for the 2nd side. Did I make a mistake?

Oh, I didn't notice that you did. No, you didn't make any mistakes. My bad.

MegaSilver

[DarkJawa]

Cool map! My only question is who drank the bottle of Smirnoff that is visible in the first picture? LOL

[Kutless]

Wow,thats a really cool map.Nice pics

[chas]

;) Great creativity here! Some people who make waterfalls place some kind of blue material cascading down the sides. The rule should be that you can'd climb/descend through these hex sides--you'd be swept away.

The height area is interesting. But anything that high is impassable to all but flyers/teleporters, unless that's what you are going for. In Heroscape building, less height than is visually dramatic is usually better so that most units can participate there.

The Maps section often has illustrations of maps rather than "how to" articles. You can also put them in the Battle Reports section, if you want to tell the story in words.

[JairEmia]

Well generally i don't like big maps too much. takes forever moving and then the game takes a long time, but ill admit that it is a visually pleasing map.

[Dino5]

Answers:
- I don't remember who drank the Smirnoff. I know it wasn't me though b/c I don't drink.
- I don't make anything high unpassable. I build "steps" going up to every high area. I do make the heights vary though for height advantage.
- I usually have 4-6 people (with 1,000 point armies) playing so big maps are a must.
- Thanks to all who enjoyed!

[Dino5]

Pics moved to top of thread.

[Chardris1287]

Do you plan these maps out, or do you just wing it?

[Dino5]

I always have a general idea about what I want built. I then just start building, keeping my idea in mind. I never map it out piece by piece beforehand though. Also, a lot of times my friends help build the maps too. I tell them my plans and let then build with freedom.

Why, do my maps look too amateur?

[Kaiser Cat]

Love the inside of the castle. :thumbsup:

As do I.

[Dragon4201976]

Cool Map Like the use of Terrain, Great Pics also Good job at showing all the different angles of game play.... Good Work....