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This allows you to also export an image with borders only that can be used by the map editor to automatically calculate the correct province shapes (ctrl-b when in province area mode). Province borders are not strictly necessary in the map image, but they are helpful for players in visualizing where to go and which province borders which.Дrawing borders on a map image is best done on a separate layer, which is then merged down to form the final image file. That way mistakes will be easier to correct. It is also a good idea to use an image manipulation program that supports layers, so you can put the province pixels in a separate layer and later merge them down to form the final map file. When you add provinces to a map image, remember to use a single 1x1 pixel brush. It will look white to the human eye, but will not cause extra provinces to appear. If you need some white color on your map, use something like (253, 253, 253) for white. Each single white pixel is considered a separate province. Provinces are defined by white pixels (RGB value 255, 255, 255). This section discusses issues and common problems related to or caused by something in the map image file or interactions between the map image file and map file. A suitable size for a map might be about 1600x1200 pixels. PNG files must be non-interlaced and cannot use indexed colors. The file should be at least 256x256 pixels large and saved in 24 or 32 bit color. The image file of the map should be in Targa (.tga), SGI (.rgb) or PNG (.png) format. The operating system will open the user data directory in a separate file manager window. The easiest way to locate the data directories in Dominions 5 is by opening Game Tools from the Main Menu and using the Open User Data Directory function. The data directory for storing saved games, mods and maps is different depending on the operating system. With the help of a simple text editor and a paint program like GIMP or Photoshop, it is possible to create new maps for Dominions 5. The full potential of the RMG is beyond the scope of this manual.

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The chapter about the random map generator provides only the basics. Image processing guides are beyond the scope of this document.

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This manual should give the reader all the tools necessary to create and modify maps, but it does not provide an extensive tutorial on how to create a map from scratch. It covers the basics of how to create a map and how to use the functionality built into Dominions to customize and develop them beyond the basics provided by the graphical interface of the map editor. This document is a guide to making maps for Dominions 5. Dominions 5 Map Making Manual Dominions 5 Map Making Manual