Map Images

[Dragonsys]

Where do you find the custom map images (if not supplied with the map) or how can I create the images?
I have a bunch of maps which do not have images, and would like to get/create them.

[Panther]

F9 takes a screenshot.

[Dragonsys]

F9 takes a screenshot.

right, but how do you get the user out of the way. Guess I could use a private server and join as spectator...

I was hoping to be able to find a way to extract the images from the map files, but I have been unable to do so. I know there are screenshots in there, as the game displays them on the map selection screen (Instant Action games)

[Panther]

Yes, you can extract the images from the maps, but you'd probably have to load them in the editor.

[Dragonsys]

Yes, you can extract the images from the maps, but you'd probably have to load them in the editor.

yeah I tried using unrealed, but I just don't know it well enough to figure how to extract the images. I'll keep digging.

[Dragonsys]

I decided just to use screenshots from in game, the problem is, as a spectator you get a banner at the bottom (.. Fire to join...) so I am converting the images into animated gifs set at 256x128, to complete more of the collection started by DogsBody, since he is no longer making updates to his maplist.

I would also be willing to help create image for others if anyone wants help.
Here are a couple examples:



I have also edited the pages which display the map pics to check for the gif image (256x128) if not exist check for the jpg (256x192) and if not exist display a unkown.gif image. The images are then displayed at their correct size as well.

Examples:
gif Image - http://www.dragons-server.com/utstatsdb ... .php?map=7
jpg image - http://www.dragons-server.com/utstatsdb ... .php?map=4
unkown - http://www.dragons-server.com/utstatsdb ... .php?map=6