hi! I have to check that because I’m at work and it’s already a long time ago since my last wonderdraft map. You will have a newer version than I tested with. So I have to ask for some time.
29 days ago (+1)
So, I checked with my version of Wonderdraft (currently version 1.1.6, I skipped the Update to 1.1.8 just in case if this is your problem):
I created this directory
C:\Users\(user)\AppData\Roaming\Wonderdraft\assets\A Fistful of Darkness\sprites\symbols
I unzipped the files and put them there
--> subdirectories "aFoD Cliffs", "aFoD Landscape" etc.
NOTE: I did not edit any metafiles, I just placed the files there and that's it.
I started Wonderdraft, created a new map (theme black/white).
I selected "symbols", selected "aF oD Settlement Town" and placed some icons on the map.
I exported Image=Normal, Format=PNG (unselected Export Trace Image).
Result: everything's ok. Another export with Format=JPG was also fine.
What's different on your side?
29 days ago(+1)
Apparently, I was really following the guide incorrectly. I did exactly as you wrote, and now everything is working. Thank you very much! If anything, I'm working on version 1.1.8.2. Now I'm going to start creating my Mudwater map somewhere in Montana or Arizona (I haven't decided yet). Thanks again!