I also start with engine first then move to assets and the more engine and the more assets and so on. I prefer doing my own engines. Then you get total control over everything.
I have Wacom tablet and Linux and it works fine. Just plug-it in and no need to install drivers. When I bought my Wacom it had two versions: One without drivers or CDs to use with Linux and 10 euros more expensive for Windows users.
I also use GIMP. GIMP is great since you can do pixel art with or draw with wacom tablet. No need to learn to use different programs for that. While working with GIMP I use .xcf since it supports layering but when I need to get 2D art to game PNG is superior. It is lossless and support alpha channel. Alpha channel can be uses also for partial transparency which is useful when creating special effects for games.
I feel that game is now much more strict amount of gold is gained. I did not have any gold spare to upgrade units. I feel that I am forced to buy just archers and footman since there isn't enough gold to try out different units.
Forest map caused me to change a tactic a bit. I think creeps could be even more difficult on later levels. Especially now that there is this upgrade and sell feature.
You could probably draw two different colors as shown in essay-tiles and then paint the textures there. It might not look pretty but could do the trick...
I also start with engine first then move to assets and the more engine and the more assets and so on. I prefer doing my own engines. Then you get total control over everything.
Johnno56
I have Wacom tablet and Linux and it works fine. Just plug-it in and no need to install drivers. When I bought my Wacom it had two versions: One without drivers or CDs to use with Linux and 10 euros more expensive for Windows users.
Wow great improvement! Sound effects and UI changes with all the information makes a huge different on previous ones.
I also use GIMP. GIMP is great since you can do pixel art with or draw with wacom tablet. No need to learn to use different programs for that. While working with GIMP I use .xcf since it supports layering but when I need to get 2D art to game PNG is superior. It is lossless and support alpha channel. Alpha channel can be uses also for partial transparency which is useful when creating special effects for games.
Cool song! Makes me want to play Deus Ex!
Wave 24 bats are very durable I had almost whole center full of archers and they just flew over them...
I feel that game is now much more strict amount of gold is gained. I did not have any gold spare to upgrade units. I feel that I am forced to buy just archers and footman since there isn't enough gold to try out different units.
Forest map caused me to change a tactic a bit. I think creeps could be even more difficult on later levels. Especially now that there is this upgrade and sell feature.
I did quick example with GIMP. If you need to change textures just use the empty one and paint what ever textures you want to use.
You could probably draw two different colors as shown in essay-tiles and then paint the textures there. It might not look pretty but could do the trick...
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