Rio's Slums - V1

[nature]

Well, this is my first map, and I'm already very proud of it as the result is better than I expect

So, there it is:

Map name: Rio's Slums

Map Description:

After decads of abandon and despise of the governors, the city is finally in war. The Traffic chiefs fight againts thenselfs to have the whole control of the capital.

This map is placed on the main part of the Rio de Janeiro city - Brasil, having it territoties based in the location and adjacents neighborhood of some slums of the city. The bonus areas correspond the biggers, famous and most powered slum's, that sum the small ones, form complexs that "control" their own locations.

Territories: Medium size - 42

Gameplay features: It have a simple gameplay. The one who control all the slum's will be the Traffic big chief and will have the control of all the Rio de Janeiro city.

This is the big map (840x800)

Click image to enlarge.

I know it's simple, but I wanted to make this way as I don't know very much of photoshop too...
Please, comment here about this map and it's design. I don't know too how to make the XML, but I really wanted to make this map. It will be a pleasure to play in my city

[Lobster Crush]

This is a solid start for a first draft, especially for a first timer's first draft!

Gameplay seems ok. I'm curious why Mal Hermes & Vila Cruzerio can attack each other? Doesn't seem logical to me (though it does help gameplay).

Graphics-wise it could still use some work. It is pretty generic looking as-is. What about giving it a bit more grit to reflect the slum theme, and maybe a bit of Rio's nightlife?

Looking forward to what develops,
LC

[nature]

Thanks very much!!!

Mal hermes attacks Vila Cruzeiro just to help gameplay.

Ok, I ll try that, but I'm a kind of low as I'm not good in photoshop.


More opinions?

[danielcmr]

I can call this a great start. Keep it up...

[Premier2k]

Is that forest between the bonus areas? If so, why not put a forest in there? Maybe you could add paths through the forest to indicate attack routes?
I'm not too fond of the sea, but your gonna be tearing your hair out with that as I know from experience!

Keep up the great work!

Premier2k

[nature]

Thanks, you'll try =D

[MrBenn]

As others have said, this is a solid first draft.

It would be good to develop the feel of the map a bit more - it lacks any life/substance as it is. I can see that you've taken the gameplay of classic and tried to get it to fit your geography, but I'm not sure it works too well... the wraparound from Vila Cruzeiro to Mal Hermes has no logic to it at all, and some of the other paths (like the multiple connections between blue/liliac) feel a little contrived.

If you're going for a unique map, then I'd encourage you to develop unique gameplay to match it

[Merciless Wong]

Wack a pair of helipads on the right provinces for your wrap around.

[RjBeals]

Excellent first draft - way to go on you're first map. I'm going to follow closely, and I'll critique the graphics when I have more time. Just wanted to say nice work !!

[Merciless Wong]

As a gameplay idea that explains why no one occupies the forest, why not make it a killer neutral territory starting at 50 armies marked "Jungle Mutants", "Regressed Savages", "Guerillas" or "Eco-revolutionaries". Whoever gets it, can attack any territory that has one of those jungle paths marked on the map.

To fit the civil disorder theme, why not add some rioters, police, fires or barricades on the map. They don't have to have a gameplay effect.

Then retitle or add a line of text to the map "After decades of neglect, Rio is rioting. Corrupt police, gangs and the military fight to rule in the ruins"

You could put army. navy bases in some territories ..which would explain the connection by helicopter.

[nature]

I loved your ideas Merciless wong! It would really help the gameplay and the design of the map...

I am really busy now in college, but when I have more time I ll make the changes on the map!


Thanks very much for the help and opinions, I really wanna see this map in conquer one day =D

[rjz115dude]

good idea for a map, original but how bout some more color and shadow and depth, that would make this map reach its full potential

[wcaclimbing]

I'm surprised that this map isn't getting more comments.

I don't see anything significantly wrong with the map, its a pretty solid first draft.

Maybe you could just make a few changes here and there to get more interest.
Can't think of anything specific to suggest right now. Maybe just make a few small changes here and there, whatever you think would work.

[MrBenn]

I loved your ideas Merciless wong! It would really help the gameplay and the design of the map...

I am really busy now in college, but when I have more time I ll make the changes on the map!

Thanks very much for the help and opinions, I really wanna see this map in conquer one day =D

Regular updates will help you to get the feedback and support to help you push this through... without any updates, the map will probably have to be put back on the shelf in due course

[el-presidente]

I doesn't make scence that the Vila Cruz can attack Mal Hermes. It isn't like a map of the world where the ends boarder.

[nature]

I loved your ideas Merciless wong! It would really help the gameplay and the design of the map...

I am really busy now in college, but when I have more time I ll make the changes on the map!

Thanks very much for the help and opinions, I really wanna see this map in conquer one day =D

Regular updates will help you to get the feedback and support to help you push this through... without any updates, the map will probably have to be put back on the shelf in due course

I know, I just cant do anything now for personal problems...but in the middle of the year, maybe in August, Ill work hard in it! I really loved the ideias people posted here and I wanna try, but I need to study how to do that, I dont know the programs to well, so it lates me...

I doesn't make scence that the Vila Cruz can attack Mal Hermes. It isn't like a map of the world where the ends boarder.

Answering again, its to help gameplay...it ll make sence and I make the changes, it ll become something like this:

As a gameplay idea that explains why no one occupies the forest, why not make it a killer neutral territory starting at 50 armies marked "Jungle Mutants", "Regressed Savages", "Guerillas" or "Eco-revolutionaries". Whoever gets it, can attack any territory that has one of those jungle paths marked on the map.

To fit the civil disorder theme, why not add some rioters, police, fires or barricades on the map. They don't have to have a gameplay effect.

Then retitle or add a line of text to the map "After decades of neglect, Rio is rioting. Corrupt police, gangs and the military fight to rule in the ruins"

You could put army. navy bases in some territories ..which would explain the connection by helicopter.

But thanks very much again for the help =D

[MrBenn]

[Moved]

It would appear that development of this map has stalled. If the mapmaker wants to continue with the map, then one of the Foundry Moderators will be able to help put the thread back into the Foundry system, after an update has been made.