[Official] Centerscape/Midgard REVAMP [Quenched]

[RjBeals]

Hmm.. I didn't remember adding that lake. WM must have when he took it over. I guess he missed that, and I never noticed. To keep it consistent, that small Topaz lake should have the double border. I forget how I did it, but I'm sure WM can figure it out

[oaktown]

actually, now that LedZep mentioned it, I have a beef with the bridges. The shadow below them is too far below them, suggesting that the ground level is considerably lower than the level at which the edges of the bridge touch ground. The effect is that the bridges look like they are floating above the earth rather than anchored to them. I'd say either curve the bridges more (not less as suggested) or bring the shadows up a few pixels.

[MrBenn]

Speaking of the double line, you are missing them by Topaz...

See my post …

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Sorry,i missed that...

The map is looking great by the way!

I raised this earlier (nothing like reading the last few pages of comments before posting )...the lake by Topaz is a coastal lake, and hence has a more wobbly shoreline and doesn't have the still-water ripples.

[the.killing.44]

I raised this earlier (nothing like reading the last few pages of comments before posting )...

Hmm, I've been following these comments since the beginning but didn't see that

the lake by Topaz is a coastal lake, and hence has a more wobbly shoreline and doesn't have the still-water ripples.

Maybe, but I'd still prefer that all the lakes are the same. a) It looks better; and b) The other Topaz/Ursa lake is basically just as close to the ocean as the Topaz one and it doesn't have it.

I say give Topaz the double line.

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[LED ZEPPELINER]

i personally liked the old mountains better, just saying i think they fit the map better

[rishaed]

actually, now that LedZep mentioned it, I have a beef with the bridges. The shadow below them is too far below them, suggesting that the ground level is considerably lower than the level at which the edges of the bridge touch ground. The effect is that the bridges look like they are floating above the earth rather than anchored to them. I'd say either curve the bridges more (not less as suggested) or bring the shadows up a few pixels.

i agree, the shadow underneath the bridges is to low.

[WidowMakers]

when i look at this map, it is absolutely stunning, but then i notice the bridges, and one way border. It is not that they are bad, actually they are quite good, but i just don't think they fit the feel of this map. For the bridges, maybe just don't have them curve, just keep them going flat. as for the one way border: i would suggest it being flat also, but also maybe have the mountains dodge it slightly, so that it runs right through them, just a thought. Also i see that you have this really cool double border line thing going on around the lakes, but when you get to the ocean coast, they aren't there, maybe try including the double border line, i think it would make it look better, and keep the map held together nicely. Hope this is helpful. otherwise for that though, the map is quite spectacular,

Thanks for the comments but I have to say that the one-way and bridges look better bent. They show that they go OVER things. Water and mountains. I think they look good the way they are. Is there anything else?

but the "lake" by Topaz seems to have the border of the ocean. Explanation? or just a small mistake.

Other than that, the only thing I can see is that the red border around the "lake" by Sauron and Ironcrest seems a bit more red and sharp than the others.
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My bad on the lake by Topaz. When I had to redo the terts for GP, I used the ocean from Rj's earlier map but did not turn it into a lake. I will fix that and make it look similar to the other lakes.

The shadow below them is too far below them, suggesting that the ground level is considerably lower than the level at which the edges of the bridge touch ground. The effect is that the bridges look like they are floating above the earth rather than anchored to them. I'd say either curve the bridges more (not less as suggested) or bring the shadows up a few pixels.

The shadows have been raised a couple pixels and it does look better.

i personally liked the old mountains better, just saying i think they fit the map better

I have to disagree here too but that is just my opinion. I think the old mountains were not as sharp. The blended in too much. These have a better shape and the highlights are more dynamic.

What does everyoen else think?

LARGE Version 12

[the.killing.44]

I have to disagree here too but that is just my opinion. I think the old mountains were not as sharp. The blended in too much. These have a better shape and the highlights are more dynamic.

What does everyoen else think?

I agree with you. But, last thing from me (atm), how about extending the mountains separating Topaz and Fangorn one or two more pairs down?

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[The Neon Peon]

I think it is obvious that the two do not connect.

The mountains look great. FF

[LED ZEPPELINER]

i personally liked the old mountains better, just saying i think they fit the map better

I have to disagree here too but that is just my opinion. I think the old mountains were not as sharp. The blended in too much. These have a better shape and the highlights are more dynamic.

What does everyoen else think?
oh srry i was looking at this map

Instead of this map, which has the better mountains that i was talking about
LARGE Version 12

srry for the confustion

[Ruben Cassar]

I have received a Jury Summons for this map and this is the first time I am looking at it.

If I understand well this map will be a replacement for Middle Earth which was removed a while ago.

Visually the map is very beautiful and it suits the theme well. The gameplay also seems faithful to the original.

My only concern is that I think the large version seems to be the size of the small version! I saw a version of the small map somewhere and it's way too small. So I think the sizes of the small and large versions should be upped a little.

Apart from that I think this is an impressive job. Keep up the good work!

[oaktown]

My only concern is that I think the large version seems to be the size of the small version! I saw a version of the small map somewhere and it's way too small. So I think the sizes of the small and large versions should be upped a little.

Personally I appreciate that some mapmakers don't feel the need to use every pixel at their disposal, but the small is quite small. Could we see the small with some army counts dropped on there to get a sense of whether or not it is big enough for play?

[WidowMakers]

My only concern is that I think the large version seems to be the size of the small version! I saw a version of the small map somewhere and it's way too small. So I think the sizes of the small and large versions should be upped a little.

Personally I appreciate that some mapmakers don't feel the need to use every pixel at their disposal, but the small is quite small. Could we see the small with some army counts dropped on there to get a sense of whether or not it is big enough for play?

I agree. Here are the XML images they are still valid even with the small tweaks I have made.
There is plenty of room. No reason to make the maps larger than they need be.

XML Check Large V9
Large Version 9

XML Check Small V3

[AndyDufresne]

3 Digits on Una looks like the only place where there could be a problem on the small map...


--Andy

[Incandenza]

3 Digits on Una looks like the only place where there could be a problem on the small map...

And Gul, perhaps... and there are no armies on Ursa on the small map.

[WidowMakers]

UPDATES:

-Fixed URSA XML
-Adjusted for 888
-Both maps have fixed lake by Topaz

XML V4
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/6/15/ ... rd_v04.xml
LARGE Version 12

SMALL Version 5

888 XML TEST
Large

Small


WM

[WidowMakers]

Comments?

[MrBenn]

If this map were cheese, it would be Wensleydale with Cranberries, on Poppy-seed biscuits...

Final Forge I say!

[WidowMakers]

If this map were cheese, it would be Wensleydale with Cranberries, on Poppy-seed biscuits...

Final Forge I say!

So it would be a smelly map?

[MrBenn]

Wensleydale doesn't smell... it's smooth and creamy

[oaktown]

Final Forge I say!

If we don't see the jury in the next day or two I'll PM them... looks to me like we're still waiting on all three thumbs.

[the.killing.44]

FF!

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[LED ZEPPELINER]

[spoiler=FF]yes[/spoiler]

[The Neon Peon]

Final Forge I say!

If we don't see the jury in the next day or two I'll PM them... looks to me like we're still waiting on all three thumbs.

This map is done. Why do we need to bring in a jury for a map that has had no changes even suggested for a while now? (excluding the small stuff you would normally see in the final forge)

[LED ZEPPELINER]

were just waiting for 1 more