custom playmat guide part 2 - 1/2 (creating the mat)

[AlmostMagic13]

Can you PLEASE link the template?

[TeamRagnarok]

@AlmostMagic13 Sure here: dl.dropbox.com/u/2189529/Yu-Gi­-Oh__Custom_Playmat_Templates_­_version_2.4_.zip

- Michael

[CardGamesTV1]

@TeamRagnarok the link is broken... need new link

[TeamRagnarok]

@CardGamesTV1 Youtube bugs the link, if you try to copy it. Either write it into your browser, or copy it into notepad and there will be some differences. Delete those and copy it again. (If you write it directly then be sure its the same some of the underscores are longer aka there are 2)

- Michael

[CardGamesTV1]

@TeamRagnarok ok.. :)

[FilpinOtaku]

what is the size of the mat?

[NecroWolf007]

where did u get the play mat pic?



[TeamRagnarok]

@NecroWolf007 In the stock image archive they have on the pojo website I talked about.

-Michael

[soundscapeapocalyps]

hello friend, how do you fade the image not selected and left with boxes of black and gray?

[TeamRagnarok]

@soundscapeapocalyps I'm not sure I understand the "how to fade non-selected image" but you should be able to disable the original zones and enable the black zones like I talked about in the video, then just chnge them to grey, if youw ant grey zones. And xhange the white borders to black.

[rmm1999pa]

/watch?v=hslxRJpbqmQ

[TeamRagnarok]

@rmm1999pa If you got your inspiration from me, that warms my hearth.

- Michael

[rmm1999pa]

@TeamRagnarok yeah i did get inspired by you!

[TechnikRage]

dude your accent and voice is beast! ;)

[TeamRagnarok]

@TechnikRage Thanks dude, means alot.

- Michael

[refathsalam]

@TeamRagnarok wat program did u use bro??

[TeamRagnarok]

@refathsalam Gimp.org

[TeamRagnarok]

@iTzMAvERiiCkz Thanks man, when you listen to yourself you always thinks it sounds bad, so it's nice with a compliment.

- Michael

[shein360]

can you send me the link of the pre rendered images? i tried looking but i cant find them

[TeamRagnarok]

@shein360 Seems like they changed their layout a little, but with some common sense it's not that hard to find.

Find the custom playmat thread at pojo[dot]biz -> Find Stock images (under resources) -> Pre-cut stock images -> tada!

- Michael

[crowhoganfan]

I finished a mat design and now I want to work on another but when I try to drag the 150dpi file it tells me I can`t.Could somone pleas tell me how to fix this?

[TeamRagnarok]

@crowhoganfan So it have worked before, but now it doesn't?? Sounds wierd.

- Michael

[crowhoganfan]

@TeamRagnarok Ya, I don't know what I should do. I have another computer. Should I install everything on that one and see if it does the same thing?

[TeamRagnarok]

@crowhoganfan Try googling it, I do not really know

- MIchael

[wiccagirl47]

hey, i got a problem, i got gimp installed i can open it without problem but when i want to open the template it says that i cant open the file and askes me if i want to search it on the web or something else too

can you help me with this???

[wiccagirl47]

@wiccagirl47

nvm i forgot i had to drag the file into the screen from gimp :p

[TeamRagnarok]

@wiccagirl47 You should also be able to open it from inside the program, you just have to allow all file types in the drop down. But the other method is way easier as you yourself found out.

[wiccagirl47]

@TeamRagnarok well i just lost my second screen, not that with the tools the other one, how can i get it back???? i already tried " screens and clicking on that screen but i didnt got it back

[TeamRagnarok]

@wiccagirl47 This might not be 100% correct as I use the danish version of gimpo, but I will give as good translations of what I think the names should be.

In gimp go to:

windows (Between help and filters) -> Latest closed docs (Should be the first one) -> Enable the one you have accidentally closed

-Michael

[wiccagirl47]

@TeamRagnarok well i didnt find it there but i just closed gimp and restarted :p

i got another problem, when i want to make the card zones lighter on colour they go darker o.0 and i just do like you do

[TeamRagnarok]

@wiccagirl47 There is multiple ways to change the brightness, you can try and play with the color section, it should have something called adjust brightness or so. The other way is to make sure the white zones are visible and then change the transparency of a zone in another layer on top of the white one. If you got further question toward how stuff is done in the program just search on youtube for Gimp tutorials.

-Michael

[INZ4N3xGoOnx]

can you upload the images ?pleazzzzzzzzzzz u.u

[TeamRagnarok]

@INZ4N3xGoOnx Is it really that hard to follow a tutorial? I went to the custom playmat thread on pojo and guess what, EVERYTHING was there...

-Michael

[zerakiichigo]

what thr link to rapidshare to download the template.

[TeamRagnarok]

@zerakiichigo Just follow my instructions in the video and you should find the link.

_Michael

[khrizellee]

How do u work this program i downloaded it and its so weird!!

is there any specific programs u need??

[TeamRagnarok]

@khrizellee I agree that the interface is not very good, but the program is fairly simpel to operate when you get a guide:

1. Install it

2. Doubble click icon to open

3. Either: Drag and drop the template into it or click file -> open -> find the template

4. Follow my youtube guide steb by steb

You do not need anything besides gimp.org as far as I know

-Michael

[showdown222]

Can you please put up the sites?

[shinigami9913]

you have an awesome accent

[TeamRagnarok]

@shinigami9913 You really think so? Not the best but thanks. It is Dane-accent ;) for a Dane like my self I can always identify a dane speaking English.

-Michael

[MsPain12345]

a man how to do u print them in to the mat that what i whant

[TeamRagnarok]

@MsPain12345 You ask someone who does it, to do it for you for example I used a guy called Posineg from pojo who prints and ships for 30$, you just need to send him your design.

-Michael

[MsPain12345]

a man how to do u print them in to the mat

[Tikotsu551]

aww got another problem wen i put the template on the gimp program i get a big thick black bar across the monster zone PLZ REPLY!!!

[MrBlackwingFTW]

@Tikotsu551 i got that too but i got it of it on the right side and u click a eye to thake the blackbare out it called defence positon line or something like that

[TeamRagnarok]

@Tikotsu551 You tick the little mark off the images you do not want, look in the thumbnails and find the one with black zones and tick it off.

-Michael

[Tikotsu551]

OMG man u rock this is awsome but one problem i am trying to outline y pic and the dots are copying weach other over the picture across each other please i need help T_T

[heru567]

alright ill see if everything goes as planned but i ave no money lol so hopefully i can get it at a good enough price so i can get the money quickly

[TeamRagnarok]

@heru567 I spend 30$ per mat and then a little for sending, but you might get a discount if you want several mats at once.

-Michael

[heru567]

alright i found everything thanks for all the info works perfectly but i just need help with were i can get it printed or the mats

[TeamRagnarok]

@heru567 Ask the guy called Posineg on the pojo forums he printed my mats for fair price and really good quality, I don't knwo of other methods.

- Michael

[heru567]

hey umm pm i cant find it i logged in and typed exactly what you did but your forum(s) has never shown

[TeamRagnarok]

@heru567 Going onto pojo, tcg gossip and finding it on the first page, I think it is thread 30 by now, btw cannot post links youtube do not allow me.

- Michael

[KAN19755]

when opening the template there is a big black line at the monster card zones

[srideath]

when i search it theres it say there are post for custom playmat

[TeamRagnarok]

@srideath I don't think I understand, you are searching for the custom playmat thread right, It's there, so please try again, you can also use google to search for it, maybe you are not logged in, I think that the search on pojo requires you to be logged in.

- Michael

[ThatVidSucks]

When I open my image in GIMP the image is too small edit, also when I open the template in 150 resolution, the task bar on the right is not there. The one that changes YGO logo and such.

help please!

[TeamRagnarok]

@ThatVidSucks You have to upscale the images like I showed in the video (if the image your are talking is a render), and you might have accidentally closed your task bar you can recover it by going: windows (next to help) -> last closed docks (rought translation from my Danish version, but it's the first) -> and then click the task bar you are missing. Hope I was able to help you.

- Michael

[ThatVidSucks]

@TeamRagnarok zomg thank you so much!/ aweseme fenrir deck btw, I look forward to seeing your future ideas. ;)

[TeamRagnarok]

@ThatVidSucks Thanks, we will try to upload some more ;)

- Michael

[ajsingrutinchina]

Yes, I am aware you mentioned that guy for printing...but i live in Serbia it would cost me like 100 dolars or something like that. I wanna know is there any way i can print it myself.

[TeamRagnarok]

@ajsingrutinchina Why would it cost so much for shipping? I got 3 mats shipped for 10 bucks from USA to Denmark (Europe) it shouldn't be that expensive. Well anyway I'm sorry about it, but I don't really know anyway to print it sorry, try asking on the pojo thread, they should be able to help you ;)

- Michael

[ajsingrutinchina]

plzz help me m8...i did everything u said, i made my playmat its soo cool but i dont know how to print it lol.. cuz u know normal printers only use A4 paper and i dont know what to do

thx btw great vid 5/5

[TeamRagnarok]

In part one I mention a guy called Posineg from pojo, and I believe I mention him in this one too or in part 2/2. There is your answer you cannot really print it yourself, you need a really good printer.

- Michael

[srideath]

help um when i seacher it then i dont get it

[TeamRagnarok]

@srideath What do you don't get, I can't read minds, sorry.

- Michael

[fingerboardfreak09]

nice! i made mine a Dark Strike and bRionac mat! thanks a lot!

[TeamRagnarok]

@fingerboardfreak09 It's nice to know my guide was usefull, you wouldn't mind, showing off your work?

- Michael

[fingerboardfreak09]

@TeamRagnarok i'll be glad too i'll post a video response of my art :)

[TeamRagnarok]

That would be great

- Michael

[395131]

thanks! this was helpful=)

[TeamRagnarok]

Glad I could help ;)

- Michael

[Neuxcharge]

Very Impressive! =D

[TeamRagnarok]

Thanks, after trying 4 times, adn using so much time, it's nice with some good feedback :)

- Michael