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Re: Your questions, our answers

Postby l.m » June 7th, 2015, 5:40 am

Supershroom wrote:What's actually the fuss about creating blocks and planets? Actually, while their ID's exist, I can't find any item named "Block" or "Planet", so what do you do to create them? Do you have to go into the code for that?


Well, it's waaaaaay easier than that. All you have to do is to make some building using the Tiles, select the area and then click on the Create Block or Create Planet buttons that are close to the "Select"/"Eraser" checkboxes.

It's a little bit more complicated to make planets, since they work on a different way, but take a look at this snapshot:

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I can create a normal planet making rectangles, and their size will vary on the height.

You can also play around with the Planet function, and create different buildings, transforming them into planets, and seeing the results. It's mostly a matter of trial and error.

I hope I helped you :P
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Re: Your questions, our answers

Postby Supershroom » June 7th, 2015, 5:51 am

Awww, down there are those un-shiny buttons

now I should be able to proceed on my own

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Re: Your questions, our answers

Postby KABOOM » January 12th, 2016, 12:08 pm

What's the color formula for making front tiles/blocks look like back tiles?
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Re: Your questions, our answers

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Postby l.m » January 12th, 2016, 1:01 pm

KABOOM wrote:What's the color formula for making front tiles/blocks look like back tiles?


I usually use Brightness at -7.5, Contrast at -30 and Saturation at -5.
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Re: Your questions, our answers

Postby CedarBranch » January 19th, 2016, 11:44 am

KABOOM wrote:What's the color formula for making front tiles/blocks look like back tiles?


http://www.lastlegacy.us/forums/viewtop ... t=460#p855
Main issue is when working with colors other than the default. Tints also get in the way.
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