Senate Map [Quenched]

AndyDufresne · Post by **AndyDufresne** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:02 pm

Ah, alright. That makes more sense. But borders is slightly more important than attack routes (though they are important also).

--Andy

Guiscard · Post by **Guiscard** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:02 pm

If the names aren't situate as they are for any particular reason, you could consider swapping both jake and jane for Ron and Pat, as they'd fit better into the small space and not touch the circle or borders. Also I'm not overly keen on Tim and Tom (and maybe Pam and Pat), very similar and could lead to mixups. Could a different name be used? let me know if I'm being pedantic.

Wisse · Post by **Wisse** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:03 pm

Fitz69 wrote:
AndyDufresne wrote:6 borders for the podium? Are my eyes deceiving me? I only see three.

--Andy

West Security - Healthcare & Bob =2
East Security - Banking & Adam =2
S.Floor - Jake & Jane =2

that aren't borders....
that are the country's that can atack the borders...

Fitz69 · Post by **Fitz69** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:10 pm

[quote="Coleman"]Well now Pam isn't spaced as nice as she was. XD
[quote]

Check again. Fixed it.

Fitz69 · Post by **Fitz69** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:26 pm

Moved some more names (Jake, Jane, Ron, and Tom).

I dont think getting confused over Pam-Pat or Jake-Jane will be a problem since they aren't adjacent. There nicely short and save a lot of space. I'd prefer to keep them.

Guiscard · Post by **Guiscard** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:30 pm

Fitz69 wrote:
I dont think getting confused over Pam-Pat or Jake-Jane will be a problem since they aren't adjacent. There nicely short and save a lot of space. I'd prefer to keep them.

Good point. Only problem is when deploying. Several times I've deployed to the wrong territory becuase I've been lax and clicked what i thought was the right name. Tom / Tim is very similar. I know its the players fault but do you not think it would be worth changing just that one?

AndyDufresne · Post by **AndyDufresne** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:31 pm

I don't think he means on the gameboard adjacent, but countries near each other in the drop down. If you can, I suggest keeping similar alike names (Tim, Tom, Tam?), to a minimum or not at all.

There are billions of names, and easily thousands of names that could work for this map that are short and unique, and easy to differentiate from others.

--Andy

Guiscard · Post by **Guiscard** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:33 pm

Perhaps consider going multicultural... Xin? Ali? ... then again I suppose it is the US senate. :wink:

AndyDufresne · Post by **AndyDufresne** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:36 pm

Actually, going the route of other 'worldly' names, makes sense for the map. Considering nearly anyone (lets pretend at least

) can get into the senate with the right dedication! (And money, power, etc...but that is a different thread!)

--Andy

Fitz69 · Post by **Fitz69** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:37 pm

I'm going to start a new poll regarding the left-right border. One that is a bit more specific as I belive some have voted after I opened up "Tabloid" -"CNN".

1. Left-Right connection ONLY through the Podium.
2. Left-Right connection through the Podium AND "Tabloid"-"CNN".
3. Left-Right connection through the Podium AND "Education"-"Tobacco".

The current poll should end tomorrow.

Guiscard · Post by **Guiscard** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:44 pm

Perhaps one of the seats should just be '$$$'

Fitz69 · Post by **Fitz69** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:45 pm

Guiscard wrote:Perhaps consider going multicultural... Xin? Ali? ... then again I suppose it is the US senate.

How about these changes?:
June - Suki
Pam - Zoe
Jake - Juan

What the heck. I'll go ahead and change them.

Oh, I'm making the balance of women in both parties equal so I've swapped a few names.

Fitz69 · Post by **Fitz69** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:56 pm

Better?

Guiscard · Post by **Guiscard** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:58 pm

Brilliant. I love this map.

I would swap zoe for Karen just for spacing, but apart from that its looking great.

Fitz69 · Post by **Fitz69** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 6:05 pm

Guiscard wrote:Brilliant. I love this map.

I would swap zoe for Karen just for spacing, but apart from that its looking great.

Like this?

AndyDufresne · Post by **AndyDufresne** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 6:07 pm

One thing I have noticed, the names on the small map almost feel a little too small. I know in some places there isn't very much room, but look into buffing the name sizes a little for the small.

--Andy

Fitz69 · Post by **Fitz69** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 6:14 pm

I'm on it.

Fitz69 · Post by **Fitz69** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 6:46 pm

Better?

Older Image:

Fitz69 · Post by **Fitz69** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 6:49 pm

It's not much, but when I upped the font size any more than that the map started to get too cluttered.

AAFitz · Post by **AAFitz** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 6:57 pm

you should get a +1 bonus for holding opposite lobbies...gun control and NRA

Global Warming and Big Oil...not to say that they are connected...Big Oil has paid a lot of money to make sure scientists have studied the subject fully and read the sheet in front of them written by the PR department

Tobacco- healthcare

etc

im sure this wouldnt be confusing at all....

it would be cool though

Guiscard · Post by **Guiscard** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:03 pm

Fitz69 wrote:Better?

Older Image:

Definitely.

Fitz69 · Post by **Fitz69** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:05 pm

AAFitz wrote:you should get a +1 bonus for holding opposite lobbies...gun control and NRA

Global Warming and Big Oil...not to say that they are connected...Big Oil has paid a lot of money to make sure scientists have studied the subject fully and read the sheet in front of them written by the PR department

Tobacco- healthcare

etc

im sure this wouldnt be confusing at all....

it would be cool though

As my namesake I should agree with you, and I do, but man would it make it complicated not to mention confusing. Imagine opposing poles for every country in this map. Cool but too cumbersome.

AAFitz · Post by **AAFitz** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:07 pm

without a doubt...it isnt feasible at all, i just wanted to imagine it for a minute

and speaking of the namesake you have to boost your score

every fitz is in the last 3 pages but me....it embarrasing...

my dads there too

map looks good, very cool idea...im sure it is a lot of work, ill certainly play it when it comes online

Fitz69 · Post by **Fitz69** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:07 pm

Guiscard wrote:
Fitz69 wrote:Better?

Definitely.

not much, I know. But every little thing helps.

piggypnk14 · Post by **piggypnk14** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:11 pm

great job and ty for swtiching colors, btw i really like your and hope it becomes a real map. I like the idea of the oppisite things but your right it would be hard to explain on the board but AWSOME MAP. i really like it