RPG style Enchanted Forest(WIP)

Hello there,
I was hoping for some feedback regarding a new filter of mine.
This was created for a tactical, fantasy-themed board game which I am designing.
If anyone has suggestions on how to make it look better (I'm not too concerned with rendering times). I know some of you guys are highly skilled in filter forgery, so...

this particular render is supposed to be an aerial view of a forest glade in Autumn w/boulders, and hills.
The filter allows for greener grass and/or trees, as well as various boulder controls.

Looks really promising

If its autumn might be nicer with some more reds, oranges and yellow tones. Can see the odd rock but not sure about hills?

Plus what does this look like using a different base image?

And oo I didn't see that Stonehenge one before! Think I need to go filter browsing next week.

oh, that's cool. can you change the size of the 'trees'? make them larger if desired?

Hey, looking good!

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Aurum wrote: CorvusCroax, I'm not sure I entirely understand what you meant when you said, to combine at least 3 colors. I have since added a subtle violet shade to the tree shadows and on the grass. But I think you meant generally for texturing correct?

Oh, I just mean that in painting you build up trees and vegetation with 3 colors, to give the colors more depth. Example:
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Articles2/14541/302/page2.php

Nice work, Aurum!

Btw, Sjeiti has posted a filter that might interest you: http://www.filterforge.com/filters/2355.html

Cool! Thanks for the feedback.

I have recently adjusted the shading and color of the boulders, as well as the dirt patches. But this filter has been slo o o o w...
I don't know if I can speed render times though.
0xAA is alright, but with AA...
I could submit when I'm finished but I was never good at reducing render-time.

Thanks Crapadilla, I noticed that one when I was searching originally for the effect.
I decided on creating my own though, because like I said earlier, I was wanting a more stylized look as opposed to realistic.
Oh! and CorvusCroax, I had already DL'd your "stonehenge" filter prior to you mentioning it. It looks great, but I like your "Rock Fracture" filter more,
I wish I could use an image with it though, like the stonehenge one.
Anyway, here is a more intense autumn setting with reversed image threshold...

i wouldnt worry too much about the render time, providing it's under 15 minutes with a single core machine. the quality is good. and mayhap someone can help with the time. you can also look at how to speed up filters in another section of the forums. it might also be in the wiki.

I had -right after I posted- modified your rock fracture filter to *somewhat* suit my needs but If you update, I'm sure I will use yours instead of my quickie mod.

As I stated before, this is for a board game I'm making.
It's sort of a tactical turn-based fantasy game wherein each player controls one leader and a group of hired class-based characters. the game board is a large grid template upon which you place randomly drawn tiles with different terrain types on them each tile is divided into 9 smaller squares in which the characters use movement points to travel across. As each character travels, you must draw more tiles to 'discover' the land ahead...blah, blah, many treasures, mighty battles, villages seized, etc.

Here is rough idea of just one of the tiles the player will draw...(using that modded "rock fracture 01" filter).
PS. I will post the filter tomorrow if anyone is willing to help. Thanks.

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if anyone is willing to help.

I am SO there, and if you need dungeon tiles, I've got another mod to Rock Fracture in the works.
The game sounds awesome as well, are you doing it as a Print and Play or published? If you need any help playtesting, I'd be more than willing.

The second from the top looks best - looks more real to me than the others - mind you they all look cool