Jorian Drake Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 Since years me and some friends work on a sci-fi/fantasy RPG/system in our free time (called STARMAGE), and now that i became a bit better with graphic programs i try to realize the Galaxy map too. I took a real galaxy for the basis and then 'worked wonders' on it with Photoshop. Here is the outcome, what do you think? Any ideas to improve it maybe? (later i will also include positions and names of the most important regions/solar systems) Right now I guess you guys can only see/find the Scorpion's Tail and The Glowzone (those are quite obvious )
Morgoth Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 (edited) This looks like you took a photo from the Milky Way and overlayed it with a concrete texture. Truly artful... Edited June 1, 2007 by Morgoth Rain makes everything better.
Jorian Drake Posted June 1, 2007 Author Posted June 1, 2007 This looks like you took a photo from the Milky Way and overlayed it with a concrete texture. Truly artful... ? nope, i didn't do that ...so i guess from your comment, the 4th layer is a bit much, but that the galaxy overall looks realistic?
Gfted1 Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 IMO, the galaxy does not look realistic. Unless you have an explanation for the humungus missing chunk of gas and matter that create the "scorpion tail". "I'm your biggest fan, Ill follow you until you love me, Papa"
Jorian Drake Posted June 1, 2007 Author Posted June 1, 2007 (edited) IMO, the galaxy does not look realistic. Unless you have an explanation for the humungus missing chunk of gas and matter that create the "scorpion tail". yes i have: an experiment gone wrong from a now extinct hi-tech race The map was intended to look like this (I mean that with the 'tail', and the glow, and the 'Red Eye', and such), was not a failure EDIT: only one system that had ultimate defenses was saved, in the middle of the shadowzone, but even their inhabitants were missing when an expedition there arrived about 50 years later EDIT2: i uploaded the original Galaxy map i used for 'mine': I rotated it by 180% as the start, then i modified places of the brightest stars, the overall color to more 'bluish' (thus i made it a 'bit younger'), removed the middle part of the now eastern area of the galaxy, made the centrum more 'robust', gave 2 variants of shadows to it, used photoshop tools (blur/spot heal/ect), made it sure the important places become more visible (like the Tail, a lot of star systems, the 'lower part' of the 'tail', ect.), included the glow into its new surroundings, added new stars again , then for spice i put on the whole 4 different texture layers (as it will be printed out, so that shoud look a bit more nicer that way) PS: heh, i think you can guess that race had to be quite powerfull if they blowed up nearly half of the Galaxy Edited June 1, 2007 by Jorian Drake
Walsingham Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 IMO, the galaxy does not look realistic. Unless you have an explanation for the humungus missing chunk of gas and matter that create the "scorpion tail". Space monkeys. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
Jorian Drake Posted June 1, 2007 Author Posted June 1, 2007 (edited) IMO, the galaxy does not look realistic. Unless you have an explanation for the humungus missing chunk of gas and matter that create the "scorpion tail". Space monkeys. huh? Did you call Gifted1 a monkey now? Or what did i miss? EDIT: and no, the hi-tech race wasn't space monkeys Edited June 1, 2007 by Jorian Drake
Morgoth Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 Space monkeys, Jorian! Your map lacks of Space monkeys. Put them in, and it will be perfect! Rain makes everything better.
Jorian Drake Posted June 1, 2007 Author Posted June 1, 2007 Space monkeys, Jorian! Your map lacks of Space monkeys. Put them in, and it will be perfect! LOL!
Walsingham Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 I was referring to them mischievious space monkeys. What stole the stars. Anyway, I think it looks cool. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
Jorian Drake Posted June 1, 2007 Author Posted June 1, 2007 I was referring to them mischievious space monkeys. What stole the stars. Anyway, I think it looks cool. thanks no extra ideas for it? (except the space monkeys)
metadigital Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 I second space monkeys. With super-augmented cranial implants. OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT
astr0creep Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 You should put some redish tones around the outer rings to create a "red, white and blue" shade and then sell your concept to Jerry Bruckheimer for his Armaggeddon sequel. If this works out for you I want 40% of your earnings from it please(since I said the magic word you have to cooporate). http://entertainmentandbeyond.blogspot.com/
WILL THE ALMIGHTY Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 Ooh... very nice. "Alright, I've been thinking. When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade - make life take the lemons back! Get mad! I don't want your damn lemons, what am I supposed to do with these? Demand to see life's manager. Make life rue the day it thought it could give Cave Johnson lemons. Do you know who I am? I'm the man who's gonna burn your house down! With the lemons. I'm going to to get my engineers to invent a combustible lemon that burns your house down!"
Jorian Drake Posted June 2, 2007 Author Posted June 2, 2007 You should put some redish tones around the outer rings to create a "red, white and blue" shade and then sell your concept to Jerry Bruckheimer for his Armaggeddon sequel. If this works out for you I want 40% of your earnings from it please(since I said the magic word you have to cooporate). Lol no I don't want a Luxembourg Galaxy Ooh... very nice. thanks
Shryke Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 you know, to blow up that much of a galaxy that woulda been one hell of an explosion who knew space monkeys were so powerful?! when your mind works against you - fight back with substance abuse!
Jorian Drake Posted June 2, 2007 Author Posted June 2, 2007 (edited) you know, to blow up that much of a galaxy that woulda been one hell of an explosion A series of explosions(?) in a chain as it happened 500 years ago the newcomer humans can only guess what caused this, and original galaxy inhabitants seems not likely to talk about this theme who knew space monkeys were so powerful?! argh just leave those out already Edited June 2, 2007 by Jorian Drake
Musopticon? Posted June 3, 2007 Posted June 3, 2007 You know, space monkies are known for their ingenuity when forming tools of destruction. They can devise a weapon out of anything at hand. It's good that you have implemented this destructiveness in to your galaxy map as well. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds
metadigital Posted June 3, 2007 Posted June 3, 2007 Um, the Crab Nebula exploded a millennium ago and there is still debris ... there must have been a lot of monkeys with vacuum attachments ... OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT
Jorian Drake Posted June 3, 2007 Author Posted June 3, 2007 Um, the Crab Nebula exploded a millennium ago and there is still debris ... there must have been a lot of monkeys with vacuum attachments ... implosion what had to do with antimatter, and black hole technology you are the one who talked about an explosion, not me
metadigital Posted June 3, 2007 Posted June 3, 2007 Space Monkeys with antimatter and black hole technology? That sounds far-fetched. OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT
Jorian Drake Posted June 3, 2007 Author Posted June 3, 2007 Space Monkeys with antimatter and black hole technology? That sounds far-fetched. ...*mumble-mumble*
Walsingham Posted June 4, 2007 Posted June 4, 2007 Space Monkeys with antimatter and black hole technology? That sounds far-fetched. You've clearly never been bitten by one. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
Jorian Drake Posted June 4, 2007 Author Posted June 4, 2007 Space Monkeys with antimatter and black hole technology? That sounds far-fetched. You've clearly never been bitten by one. Weremonkey?
metadigital Posted June 5, 2007 Posted June 5, 2007 Yes, he is. (Sorry, Walsh, but your secret was going to come out sooner or later. Especially if I keep telling everyone.) OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT
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