[RELEASED] Desert Hills map

**Grecian** · 09-16-11

It's quite a small map but there are many trails snaking through it. I've also added my version of the Hot Tub from the Moab desert (it's steeper than it looks).
This is my first ever map so don't be expecting anything at the same level as LJFHutch or DeGa

Things to do:

Add a truck shop
Add rock textures
Possibly change the terrain colour
Fix the spawning location
Might add some grass

If anyone has any suggestions, I'm open to them.

A few screens:

xxlonghaulerxx · 09-16-11

Wow, this looks awesome! I love the sand colour, and the trails! Great work.

**konabikes** · 09-16-11

wow.... HOLY SHIT THIS IS COOL! And outta no where!

**BUS121** · 09-16-11

This look awesome!!

Eminox · 09-16-11

Originally Posted by Grecian

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Looking lovely.

**Lifter** · 09-16-11

Looking really good for your first one, keep digging.

**Grecian** · 09-17-11

OK, I've added some rock textures to the hills but I've found that in game they look really bad. Anyone know how to fix this problem? (I'm using an unregistered version of Earthsculptor V1.1 if this helps)

**aljowen** · 09-17-11

Originally Posted by Grecian

OK, I've added some rock textures to the hills but I've found that in game they look really bad. Anyone know how to fix this problem? (I'm using an unregistered version of Earthsculptor V1.1 if this helps)

It may look bad because the rocks are flat maybe you could put a bit of noise where they are and that would improve things also rocks dont "fade" in they are quite harsh and have a definate line between them and sand hope this helps

**VeyronEB** · 09-20-11

Looks like a nice map so far.

**Grecian** · 10-27-11

It's been a long time since I last updated this map but I finally got around to adding alpha splatting and a truckshop. I might add a few bushes and other vegetation but other than that it's almost finished.

Any last requests?

**JohnV** · 10-27-11

Looks very good, well done

**Mudoligist** · 10-28-11

Originally Posted by Grecian

It's been a long time since I last updated this map but I finally got around to adding alpha splatting and a truckshop. I might add a few bushes and other vegetation but other than that it's almost finished.

Any last requests?

Nice. have you got some rocks? that would be cool if there were some on the sides.

**Grecian** · 10-28-11

@JohnV Thanks, but it doesn't look as good as your map, maybe I should use worldmachine to initially start maps in the future because the results are very realistic

@Mudoligist Have you got any rocks?

I currently have no objects that I can use apart from LJFHutch's desert vegetation.

**JohnV** · 10-28-11

Originally Posted by Grecian

@JohnV Thanks, but it doesn't look as good as your map, maybe I should use worldmachine to initially start maps in the future because the results are very realistic

I wish you good luck

**Grecian** · 10-28-11

Ran into a problem, does anyone know how to rotate the trees to make them stand up?

**0xsergy** · 10-28-11

I don't think you can rotate the trees, you'll have to rotate the mesh itself in Blender or whatnot.

**JohnV** · 10-28-11

Originally Posted by Grecian

Ran into a problem, does anyone know how to rotate the trees to make them stand up?

These trees look like LJFHutch's. Sorry, I am not very experienced and I can't help you, but what I can say is make sure you added all the files needed for the trees in your map's zip folder. I used these too but they showed up properly.

You need to add all the Export+ folder files to your zip and the Imposter+ to your game's instalation directory. At least that's whay I did.

Edit: Just a suggestion. Try to make grass more white and less yellow. I think it will look more realistic.

**Grecian** · 10-28-11

Did you put the files into >> Program Files/Rigs of Rods 0.38?

And yes, after looking at some pictures I think the grass needs to look a little more dried and dead.

**JohnV** · 10-28-11

Originally Posted by Grecian

Did you put the files into >> Program Files/Rigs of Rods 0.38?

And yes, after looking at some pictures I think the grass needs to look a little more dried and dead.

The files from the +Export folder shoulp be put in your zip with your map's name which should be in documents/Rigs of Rods 0.38/terrains. You put the zip there right? Otherwise the map wouldn't work as I know.
The files from the +Imposter folder should be put in your instalation directory, where you mentioned, in Program files/Rigs of Rods 0.38 (and replace if asked to)

**Grecian** · 10-28-11

Originally Posted by JohnV

The files from the +Export folder shoulp be put in your zip with your map's name which should be in documents/Rigs of Rods 0.38/terrains. You put the zip there right? Otherwise the map wouldn't work as I know.
The files from the +Imposter folder should be put in your instalation directory, where you mentioned, in Program files/Rigs of Rods 0.38 (and replace if asked to)

Ah right got it, I'll get back soon with some results.