The Goblin King
First Post
I got the idea from http://inkwellideas.com/?page_id=9
I am still learning the GIMP so my method may not be the best way to do things.
First, download and install the GIMP. Its a free open source image manipulation program.
http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/stable.html
Next, install the hex brushes. They are in a zip file attached. They should go in
\Program Files\GIMP-2.0\share\gimp\2.0\brushes
Go File -> Open to open up a map. I've included some attached.
One important thing to remember is always be aware of what layer you are working on. Push Ctrl-L to bring up the Layer dialog and click on the Terrain layer if its not already selected.
Now you want to make sure the grid is set. Click Image -> Configure Grid and make sure it is set to Width 34, Height 19. If not click the chain under the boxes and change the settings. Click Okay then click View -> Snap To Grid
click the pencil tool and click the black dot below it to select the brush you want. start painting!
when done go:
File -> Save As
change file extension to .png
select Merge Visible Layers
click Export
click save
I am still learning the GIMP so my method may not be the best way to do things.
First, download and install the GIMP. Its a free open source image manipulation program.
http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/stable.html
Next, install the hex brushes. They are in a zip file attached. They should go in
\Program Files\GIMP-2.0\share\gimp\2.0\brushes
Go File -> Open to open up a map. I've included some attached.
One important thing to remember is always be aware of what layer you are working on. Push Ctrl-L to bring up the Layer dialog and click on the Terrain layer if its not already selected.
Now you want to make sure the grid is set. Click Image -> Configure Grid and make sure it is set to Width 34, Height 19. If not click the chain under the boxes and change the settings. Click Okay then click View -> Snap To Grid
click the pencil tool and click the black dot below it to select the brush you want. start painting!
when done go:
File -> Save As
change file extension to .png
select Merge Visible Layers
click Export
click save