



Mapmaking 101 - Fountain Basics
Fountains in a map are a great way to show your creativity. They can range from a very simple fountain on the side of a building to an elaborate centerpiece for a medieval city. Here are some basics to get you started.
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Step 1 - Start by placing river sections where you want your fountain to be. |
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Step 2 - Using the raise land tool, raise the level of the river water. |
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Step 3 - Keep clicking, and the water will raise to the point where it is cascading down as if from a fountain. |
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Step 1 - To begin, use the mid- or maximum level terrain tool to create a heightened area. Place a straight river upon it. |
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Step 2 - Lower the land to minimum level, along one edge of the river. |
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Step 3 - Lower the land on both sides of the river. |
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Step 3 - Add a background wall or other decorations to make it look more like a fountain. |
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Step 1 - In this example, we'll make it look as though water is coming from inside the tower. Begin by placing the tower and wall sections (so that the window will appear). |
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Step 2 - Using the smallest brush, place two sections of river next to the tower, under the window. Again using the smallest brush, raise the land under the water. |
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Step 3 - Stop when the water levels reach the bottom of the window. |
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Step 4 - Add additional wall sections next to the water. To make it look natural, add river sections for a spill-over area at the bottom. Decorate with bushes, and you're done! |
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~Kester*